Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Central New York Company Type: Medical Office Building Management & Development Portfolio: 8 properties | 725,000+ sq. ft.

About Us

We are a privately held real estate management and development company specializing in medical office buildings across Central New York. Our portfolio includes eight Class A medical office properties totaling more than 725,000 square feet. We oversee the full lifecycle of our assets — acquisition, development, leasing, operations, and long-term portfolio strategy — with a focus on stability, quality, and long-term value creation.

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead all financial operations and guide the company through its next phase of growth.

Position Overview

The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for financial strategy, planning, reporting, and risk management across the company's operating and development activities. This role combines high-level strategic leadership with practical, day-to-day financial management in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in commercial real estate, property management, development finance, and capital markets, with a strong understanding of medical office or healthcare-related real estate as a plus.

The company will be transitioning from a third party to in-house accounting. Must be able to help choose and implement new accounting software.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with long-term portfolio goals

Provide financial insight and recommendations to support executive decision-making

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning

Oversee financial modeling for acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects

Accounting & Financial Operations

Direct all accounting functions, including monthly/quarterly closes, audits, and compliance

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for ownership, lenders, and partners

Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures

Oversee cash management, AP/AR, payroll, and treasury functions

Real Estate Finance & Asset Management

Manage property-level financial performance, including NOI analysis, capital planning, and variance reporting

Partner with property management and leasing teams to optimize asset value

Oversee CAM reconciliations, tenant billing, lease abstracts, and financial components of lease negotiations

Evaluate financing options and manage lender relationships

Development & Capital Projects

Lead financial oversight for development and renovation projects

Build and maintain pro formas, project budgets, and draw schedules

Coordinate with contractors, architects, and project managers on cost tracking and financial controls

Risk Management & Compliance

Oversee insurance programs, risk mitigation strategies, and regulatory compliance

Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local financial regulations

Manage tax planning, filings, and coordination with external tax advisors

Leadership & Team Development

Build and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team

Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required

Minimum 5 years of senior-level financial management experience, ideally within commercial real estate, property management, or real estate development

Bachelors’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Strong understanding of real estate accounting, property-level financials, development budgeting, and capital structures

Experience managing lender relationships, financing transactions, and long-term capital planning

Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management

Proven ability to lead accounting operations, audits, compliance, and internal controls

Hands-on, detail-oriented leadership style suited to a lean, entrepreneurial environment Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and team-building skills

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, including:

Base salary

Performance-based bonus

Health, dental, and retirement benefits

Additional executive-level perks as appropriate

Pay: $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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