Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Los Angeles Area, CA (Hybrid) | Multi-State Operations
Lead Finance Strategy for a Growing International Real Estate & Investment Platform
An established international real estate investment and asset management organization is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its U.S. finance organization during a period of significant growth and expansion.
This executive leadership role offers a unique opportunity to oversee multi-entity operations, support new market expansion initiatives, lead M&A activities, and partner closely with senior executives across North America and Asia. The CFO will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening operational infrastructure, and driving long-term business performance.
What You'll Do
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and execute financial strategies that support business growth and expansion.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and cash flow management.
- Provide financial insights, risk assessments, and recommendations to executive leadership.
- Establish and enhance governance, internal controls, and financial policies.
Multi-Entity Financial Management
- Oversee accounting, reporting, treasury, and financial operations across multiple legal entities and investment structures.
- Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Manage consolidated reporting for domestic and international stakeholders.
- Maintain compliance with U.S. accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
Real Estate & Investment Finance
- Support acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing activities, and development projects.
- Oversee financial modeling, investment performance analysis, and capital allocation decisions.
- Manage investor reporting and distribution processes for real estate investment vehicles.
Corporate Development & M&A
- Lead financial due diligence for acquisitions and strategic investments.
- Assess financial, operational, and tax risks associated with transactions.
- Drive post-acquisition integration efforts, including financial systems, controls, and reporting structures.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and mentor accounting and finance professionals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to improve business processes and operational efficiency.
Growth & Expansion Initiatives
- Support expansion into new geographic markets and business ventures.
- Establish scalable financial infrastructure and reporting frameworks.
- Evaluate and implement process automation and technology enhancements.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- 15+ years of progressive finance, accounting, audit, or corporate finance experience.
- working experience in real estate industry
- Executive-level leadership experience overseeing multi-entity financial operations.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate governance practices.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and financial planning.
- Business-level fluency in both English and Japanese.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA designation strongly preferred.
- Experience within real estate, private equity, investment management, or asset management sectors.
- Exposure to international organizations and cross-border reporting environments.
- Experience supporting M&A transactions and integration activities.
- Familiarity with ERP and financial reporting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
Why Join Us?
- Executive leadership role with significant strategic influence.
- Opportunity to help shape the next phase of growth for a rapidly expanding organization.
- Exposure to international business operations and investment activities.
- Collaborative environment with direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers.
- Competitive compensation package including bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.
If you are a strategic finance leader who thrives in dynamic, growth-oriented environments and enjoys building scalable organizations, we encourage you to apply.
