Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team and serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors. This individual will provide vision, leadership, and operational excellence across all financial functions, ensuring both day-to-day effectiveness and the long-term financial health of the organization. The CFO will oversee accounting, capital markets, financial planning and analysis, and information technology, while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration. This role is ideal for a seasoned finance executive who thrives on execution, can lead through complexity, and is motivated by driving organizational effectiveness, growth, and value.
About the Organization
The company is a privately owned, fully integrated multifamily real estate platform with more than 50 years of experience developing, building, investing in, and operating communities across the Southeastern United States. The organization owns and operates approximately 7,000+ apartment units, with additional communities in active development. The culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and a long-term ownership mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Finance & Business Partnership
- Lead enterprise-wide FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Partner with executive leadership and the Board to align financial strategy with operational priorities.
- Oversee financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, scenario planning, and capital deployment analysis.
- Prepare materials for board meetings, investor communications, and rating agencies.
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting and audits.
- Drive process improvements, internal controls, and accountability.
- Oversee investor capital accounts, preferred return calculations, and reporting.
- Support acquisitions, dispositions, and development transactions, including due diligence.
Capital Markets & Treasury
- Manage debt facilities, banking relationships, and treasury operations.
- Oversee covenant compliance, term sheet evaluation, and credit modeling.
- Optimize capital structure, liquidity, and risk management.
Information Technology Leadership
- Provide executive oversight of IT, ensuring systems support scalability, security, and efficiency.
- Drive digital transformation and technology governance.
Compliance, Governance & Asset Management
- Partner with Legal on regulatory compliance and governance.
- Support Board reporting and financial oversight.
- Oversee asset management, portfolio performance, budget execution, and hold/sell or recapitalization decisions.
Direct Reports
- VP & Controller
- SVP of Asset Management
- Director of Capital Placement & Investor Relations
- Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
- Senior System Administrator
- System Support Manager
Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive senior finance leadership, preferably within property management or real estate.
- CPA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred.
- Deep expertise in capital markets, investor accounting, complex tax structures, and compliance.
- Strong systems experience (Yardi or comparable platforms).
