Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Real Estate / Real Estate Development

Experience: 12–20 Years

Qualification: CA / CMA / MBA Finance / M.Com / Relevant Finance Qualification

Reporting To: Managing Director / Director

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / General Manager – Finance & Accounts to lead the complete finance and accounting function of a real estate development company.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in real estate finance, project funding, cash flow management, banking relationships, fundraising, financial planning, and statutory compliance.

This is a senior leadership role requiring someone who can independently manage financial operations, optimise project profitability, oversee multiple real estate projects, and work closely with the Managing Director on strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Strategy

Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
Analyse project profitability, revenue, costs, and overall financial performance.
Build financial models and evaluate new real estate investment opportunities.

Cash Flow & Fund Management

Oversee cash flow planning, working capital management, and fund allocation across projects.
Monitor collections, payments, liquidity, and financial commitments.
Identify funding gaps and implement strategies to maintain financial stability.

Banking, Fundraising & Project Finance

Manage relationships with banks, NBFCs, investors, and financial institutions.
Lead project financing, construction finance, corporate loans, and working capital arrangements.
Negotiate funding terms, interest rates, and repayment schedules.
Evaluate project feasibility, investment opportunities, and joint development agreements (JDAs).
Assess project ROI, IRR, NPV, and overall financial viability.

Accounts, Taxation & Compliance

Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits.
Ensure timely preparation of financial statements, MIS reports, and management dashboards.
Manage GST, Income Tax, TDS, TCS, and other statutory compliance requirements.
Ensure adherence to applicable Companies Act and RERA-related financial requirements.
Establish effective internal financial controls and accounting processes.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Lead and mentor the Finance & Accounts team.
Collaborate with Sales, Projects, Procurement, Legal, and senior management.
Present financial performance, risks, and strategic recommendations to the Managing Director.

Qualifications & Experience

12–20 years of experience in Finance & Accounts, including 5–8 years in a senior finance leadership position.
Mandatory experience in Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Construction, or Infrastructure.
Proven expertise in project finance, cash flow management, fundraising, and banking operations.
Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment analysis.
Experience managing multiple projects, financial transactions, and legal entities.
Sound knowledge of taxation, statutory compliance, financial reporting, and audits.
Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, accounting software, and MIS reporting.
Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Educational Qualifications:

CA (Chartered Accountant) preferred but not mandatory.
CMA / ICWA, MBA Finance, M.Com, or B.Com with relevant industry experience.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a commercially driven finance leader with extensive experience in the real estate sector who can take complete ownership of financial operations, project funding, banking relationships, and financial strategy.

The candidate should be capable of independently managing the finance function while acting as a strategic business partner to senior management.

Note: Candidates without a CA qualification are encouraged to apply if they possess strong practical experience in real estate finance, project funding, banking, cash flow management, and financial leadership.

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