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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic executive responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of a residential real estate development business. This role leads financial planning, capital strategy, risk management, accounting, and financial reporting to support growth, profitability, and compliance.

The CFO will partner closely with executive leadership to guide investment decisions, evaluate project feasibility, secure financing, and support the company's long-term financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
• Serve as a key financial advisor to executive leadership.
• Evaluate capital structure and financing strategies.
• Provide financial insight to support investment and strategic business decisions.

Capital Management & Financing

• Lead project financing efforts, including loans and joint ventures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with lenders and investors.
• Monitor debt compliance, loan covenants, and lender reporting requirements.
• Oversee capital raising initiatives and financial presentations.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modeling

• Direct annual budgeting and long-term financial planning.
• Review development pro formas and evaluate project feasibility.
• Monitor project budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Analyze return metrics and financial performance.
• Provide ongoing financial forecasts and recommendations to executive leadership.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.
• Manage audits and tax filings.
• Maintain strong accounting processes, controls, and reporting standards.

Development & Project Financial Oversight

• Monitor the financial performance of real estate development projects.
• Analyze cost variances, project profitability, and return metrics.
• Review project financial assumptions and forecasts.
• Implement financial controls to protect company assets and improve project performance.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Maintain effective internal controls and accounting policies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitor financial policies and procedures to support organizational compliance.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Establish clear expectations and accountability.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, collaboration, and high performance.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of financial leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in residential real estate development.
• Experience overseeing complex financial operations and supporting executive-level decision-making.

Technical Skills

• Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to work both strategically and hands-on.
• Expertise in financial modeling and real estate development pro formas.
• Experience with debt financing, refinancing, and lender negotiations.
• Experience with real estate ERP and accounting systems.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Project profitability and return metrics.
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Success in securing project financing.
• Budget adherence and financial discipline.
• Effective risk management and internal controls.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Frequent cross-functional collaboration with executive leadership, development, operations, accounting, lenders, and investors.
• Occasional local travel required.

Apply today to join a growing residential real estate development organization as Chief Financial Officer and play a key role in driving financial strategy, project success, and long-term growth.

Northland Residential Corporation is a vertically integrated residential real estate investment, development, construction, and management company. Our team works closely with landowners, municipal authorities, neighborhood stakeholders, and Industry experts to create landmark residential communities. Few firms have the breadth of residential experience of Northland. Rooted in “up country” New England land development, for fifty-plus years the firm has curated its portfolio to include exceptionally well executed suburban single-family subdivisions, age-targeted townhome developments and rental housing communities.