Chief Financial Officer

Macdonald & Company • Full-time • San Diego Metropolitan Area, US • 1d ago

Macdonald & Company has partnered with a privately held, vertically integrated real estate owner-operator to identify a Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team.

The firm focuses on long-term ownership of value-add multifamily assets, combining in-house construction, design, asset management, and finance to reposition older communities into durable, workforce-oriented housing. The platform emphasizes disciplined capital deployment, tax-efficient cash flow, and operational control.

The Role

The CFO will serve as a key partner to the CEO and Board, overseeing the company’s financial and operational infrastructure while helping translate strategy into execution. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for an executive comfortable operating in a lean, fast-moving environment with broad responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic financial insight to support executive decision-making
Oversee accounting, reporting, tax, debt, legal, insurance, and systems infrastructure
Lead budgeting, forecasting, liquidity planning, and cash management
Support capital structuring, joint ventures, and lender relationships
Partner with leadership on risk management and enterprise planning
Build and manage a high-performing internal team across finance-related functions

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in accounting or finance, including senior leadership roles
Background as a Controller, Director of Accounting, Director of Finance, or similar
CPA or MBA preferred
Strong understanding of real estate capital markets and deal structuring
Experience in closely held or entrepreneurial environments preferred