Chief Financial Officer

at  BH Properties

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree required in accounting or business-related field
• Both a CPA and graduate degree a plus
• 15 + years of experience in real estate accounting or related field.
• Likely candidate will have come through an accounting or finance background with an understanding of real estate debt markets
• Experience in Yardi software a plus
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally within all levels of the organization and externally with lenders and other outside parties
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Must possess a strong work ethic
• Must be a team player
• Travel required (20%)

RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will be highly visible and integral to the financial management of the Company, working with and supporting other departments including Finance, Asset Management and Acquisitions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage cash flow projections ensuring availability of funds.
• Assist in managing Company relationships with banks, institutions and other financial partners along with assisting in identifying new lending sources
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting to banks and other financial partners.
• Ensure compliance with loan covenants.
• Prepare and conduct financial presentations to banks and other financial partners.
• Propose action plans to ensure that financial objectives are attained.
• Assist in managing the balance sheet and revenues / expenses of the Company.
• Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential risks and returns.
• Work with the senior leadership team in the preparation of the long-term financial goals, annual plans, budgets and projections.
• Leverage past and existing networks to provide insight and recommendations to manage both short-term and long-term goals of the Company.
• Assist in developing a capitalization strategy for new acquisitions and existing owned assets.
• Create strategic initiatives that generate additional opportunities for the company through external relationships, which may include speaking engagements, and participation in select industry organizations/entities.
• Assess financial risks and recommend strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Respond to financial related questions from lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Partner with other internal departments to ensure that communications and presentation materials are accurate.
• Ensure budget and forecast models are accurate.
• Execute special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed.