Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Real Estate Development Firm

The CFO is a key member of the leadership team and a strategic partner to the Owner, responsible for the financial leadership of a growing real estate development firm. This role oversees all accounting and finance functions, manages a team of accounting professionals, and leads relationships with banks, investors, and external audit and tax partners. The CFO combines hands-on financial oversight with forward looking business strategy, ensuring strong financial controls, project level visibility, and capital planning to support the firm’s development pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

Serve as a trusted business partner to the Owner, advising on financial strategy, deal structuring, and risk management.
Lead financial planning, forecasting, and long-range modeling across the development pipeline.
Evaluate new development and acquisition opportunities, including return analysis, capital stack modeling, and sensitivity scenarios.
Provide clear, actionable financial insights to support major business decisions.

Accounting & Reporting

Oversee all accounting operations.
Supervise and develop the accounting team.
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting at both entity and project levels.
Maintain strong internal controls and financial processes appropriate for a growing organization.

Real Estate & Project Finance

Monitor project budgets, cash flows, and cost-to-complete reporting.
Partner with development and project management teams to ensure financial visibility into each project.
Oversee draw processes, lender reporting, and compliance with loan requirements.
Track and report on project performance versus pro forma.

Banking, Capital & External Relationships

Lead relationships with banks, lenders, and capital partners.
Manage financing processes, including construction loans, permanent financing, and refinancings.
Ensure compliance with loan covenants and reporting requirements.
Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial consultants.

Cash & Risk Management

Oversee company-wide cash flow management and liquidity planning.
Manage entity structures, intercompany transactions, and capital calls/distributions.
Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with leadership responsibility
Experience in real estate development, construction, or real estate investment
Project/job cost accounting
Real estate financial modeling
Experience managing lender relationships and audit processes
Proven ability to lead and mentor an accounting team

Key Traits for Success

Strategic thinker who can also operate at a detailed, hands-on level
Able to translate financial data into meaningful business insights for cross-functional stakeholders
Thrives in a fast paced environment while upholding governance and financial discipline.

Relocation support available for highly qualified applicants.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $180,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53794

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