Chief Accounting Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations including accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, audit, and financial reporting
• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop and execute the company’s long-term strategic growth plans
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations related to land acquisition, development investments, community performance, and expansion opportunities
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and capital allocation strategies
• Develop and maintain financial models to support operational planning and investment decisions
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and risk management processes
• Manage banking relationships, lender reporting, credit facilities, and capital structure optimization
• Oversee project and community-level profitability analysis, cost controls, and operational performance metrics
• Support land acquisition underwriting and financial diligence for new developments
• Lead financial system enhancements and process improvements to support scalability
• Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to ownership, investors, and other stakeholders
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred
• CPA strongly preferred
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior finance executive experience
• Prior CFO, VP of Accounting, or senior finance leadership experience within real estate, property management or related industries
• Strong understanding of homebuilding financial drivers including land acquisition, development costs, construction cycle accounting, and community profitability metrics
• Experience managing lender relationships, debt structures, and capital planning
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
• Proven success partnering with executive leadership to drive business growth and operational performance
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic decision-making skills
• Advanced financial modeling and ERP systems experience