Chief Financial Officer, Commercial Real Estate
Bisnow
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Norfolk • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Direct financial planning, capital allocation and liquidity management to support company growth and mission objectives.
- Manage and invest corporate and client cash; oversee banking relationships and debt compliance.
- Partner with the other leaders on M&A, new acquisitions, financing structures and closings.
- Oversee the Accounting department in coordination with the Director of Accounting, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for managed properties.
- Directly oversee preparation of financial statements and present findings to Board of Directors and other key stakeholders.
- Maintain a rigorous system of internal controls. Enhance financial systems and workflows to improve efficiency, scalability and data integrity.
- Coordinate external audits, tax planning and filings across corporate, partnership and property entities, and lead the internal audit team.
- Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory requirements; adapt policies accordingly.
- Communicate organizational goals and objectives, aligning departmental responsibilities and resources.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide mentorship to direct reports; build succession pipelines.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation and service consistent with company values.
- Overall responsibility for risk management strategy, including insurance procurement, risk assessment and mitigation planning.
- Serve as liaison with legal counsel on contracts, significant disputes and insurance claims.
- Drive adoption of analytical tools, dashboards and automation within finance and across the enterprise.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent (CPA preferred).
- 8+ years senior financial leadership, with experience in real estate or property management strongly desired.
- Background in public accounting (audit and/or tax) a plus.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
financial planningcapital allocationliquidity managementfinancial reportinginternal controlstax planningrisk managementfinancial statements preparationauditingdata integrity
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationmentorshipaccountabilityinnovationservice orientationcollaborationstrategic thinkingperformance evaluationorganizational alignment
Certifications
Master’s degree in AccountingMaster’s degree in FinanceMaster’s degree in BusinessCPA