Chief Financial Officer

at  Sun Hill Properties Inc

Job Overview
The Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with a dotted line to Chairman of the board, and is responsible for managing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring the organization’s financial health and sustainability. The CFO will have a strong background and track record of financing construction projects and acquisitions through banking relationships, and experience in real estate. This role will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, annual audits, taxes and compliance requirements. The CFO will work closely with the accounting team to develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles within the banking and/or hotel, mixed use real estate, and construction development services industry.
• Strong command of financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, and accounting principles; experience with and understanding of bank financing and required covenant and regular reporting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute financial strategies to drive growth and profitability.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams and effectively communicate financial results.
• Proven track record of success in managing financial operations, optimizing cash flow, and maximizing shareholder value.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Experience with similar or adjacent service industries preferred.

STANDARD SPECIFICATION

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with project financing and capital raising efforts.
• Lead financial due diligence for potential commercial loans, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Supervises the development and implementation of financial information and control systems, including profit and loss statement, budgeting, cost allocation, and other subsystems.
• Supervise the Director of Centralized Accounting, manages and oversees preparation of Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flows and surplus cash.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company’s growth objectives and drive profitability.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team, including the Director of Centralized Accounting, to ensure accurate monthly financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage cash flow and working capital to support ongoing operations and growth initiatives.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly and other reporting to the board and the lender and manage preparation of annual financial statements, audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with other members of the executive team to develop and execute strategic business plans and initiatives that accelerate value.
• Assess and mitigate financial risks through effective risk management strategies and internal controls.