Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Real Estate Portfolio Management

Are you a financial maestro ready to orchestrate success in the world of real estate?

Our client is on the hunt for a visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a stellar background in real estate portfolio management. They want someone who doesn't just crunch numbers but conducts symphonies of financial success.

Picture this: you, at the helm, steering the financial destiny of a dynamic and growing company, weaving together expertise in real estate asset management with a flair for optimizing financial performance. Your track record speaks volumes - you have not only managed real estate assets for the business but have also orchestrated financial strategies for entities that are issuers of securities.

As the CFO, you won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be composing financial strategies that resonate with the company's goals, driving sustainable growth and unlocking new avenues of prosperity. Your role isn't just critical; it's pivotal - shaping the very foundation of the company's financial landscape.

With a penchant for optimizing the value of the business and working in a highly entrepreneurial environment, you will lead, innovate, and elevate the contribution of the financial management team.

Our client owns several companies and entities which are issuers of securities.

Steering the Client Company towards Unparalleled Success

Are you ready to take the reins of financial control and steer the financial health of the company towards unparalleled success? As the Chief Financial Officer, you'll be at the forefront of financial management and risk mitigation, ensuring the client remains fortified against any financial storms.

Here's a glimpse of what your role entails:

Financial Control and Risk Management:

Lead the charge in efficiently managing all financial functions for the companies, ensuring every dollar is optimized for maximum impact.

Develop and uphold rigorous internal financial controls, safeguarding against risks while meeting all statutory requirements.

Keenly watching cash flow dynamics, orchestrating timely bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting with finesse.

Mastermind debt management strategies, ensuring compliance with debt covenants and facilitating smooth mortgage and debt funding.

Spearhead the financing of new acquisitions, seamlessly arranging closing funds and refinancing existing debt obligations.

Oversee the management of the companies’ funds, orchestrating monthly cash distributions and redemptions like a financial virtuoso.

Dive into corporate accounting duties, maintaining pristine accounting records for ancillary companies.

Financial Reporting:

Direct the preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements, adhering to the highest standards of IFRS.

Be the driving force behind management discussions and analysis, as well as Annual Reports.

Navigate the quarterly portfolio valuation process with finesse, ensuring accuracy in monthly reporting packages.

Operational Accounting:

Collaborate closely with the executive team, ensuring timely and accurate financial information flow, and resolving revenue and property accounting issues promptly.

Compliance, Audit, and Taxation:

Cultivate strong relationships with auditors, serving as the primary liaison for all company related audits.

Ensure timely audits to protect the business.

Maintain robust audit systems and procedures, minimizing audit costs while maximizing efficiency.

Take charge of quarterly and annual tax filings, leaving no stone unturned in tax reporting schedules and working papers.

Stay ahead of the curve on new taxation rules, assessing their impact and strategizing accordingly.

Expertise and Skills:

As a leader with exceptional financial management oversight and control, you have worked in a similar work environment supporting and enabling the owners and executives of the companies to make fact-based, timely decisions.

It’s an exciting opportunity to flex your financial management acumen, coupled with a deep understanding of accounting procedures and protocols to manage risk,especially in complex real estate holdings.

Revitalize the current financial management team and operations to enable growth and foster greater trust of financial management operations within the business.

Harness your strong interpersonal skills to provide exemplary leadership and direction to your team, fostering a collaborative environment.

Navigate high-pressure situations with ease, managing stress and role demands with grace.

Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring proactive resolution of inquiries.

Lead, motivate, and mentor your finance team, addressing performance issues with finesse.

Your Toolbox Must Include:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.

A CPA designation with extensive experience in fund administration and private REITs, MICs, and LP offerings.

A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance or accounting, with at least 5 years in real estate portfolio management. A solid understanding of full-cycle accounting

Extensive knowledge of IFRS and tax laws.

Expertise in tax reporting for trusts, corporations, and partnerships, with a strong grasp of exempt market offerings.

Experience working with entities that are issuers of securities, with knowledge of securities regulations and compliance requirements.

Strong understanding of real estate finance, investment analysis, and asset management principles.

Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.

Strategic long-term planning coupled with 5 years of external reporting and corporate finance experience in the real estate industry.

Impeccable leadership, management, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence key stakeholders.

Mastery MS Excel skills while possessing exceptional analytical, reporting, and organizational skills.

Experience with the Yardi property management accounting system.

Is this Role for You?

The company is a dynamic and innovative firm specializing in real estate portfolio management for clients and corporates. With a diverse portfolio of properties and a commitment to maximizing returns for its stakeholders, the client company is at the forefront of the real estate industry. Its portfolio includes a range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties across various markets.

If you're ready to elevate the company to new heights with your financial prowess, we want to hear from you.

The company offers:

· Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

· Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

· Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic and growing organization.

The client organization is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply

For those who wish to apply, and meet all the Toolbox requirements, please send your resume and covering letter to:

We thank all those who apply for the position. Only those with full credentials and experience shall be contacted.