VP of Finance | PE Backed Real Estate Investment

We are partnering with a growing, private equity-backed company in the real estate investment industry to identify a Vice President of Finance . This is a fully remote opportunity, but is focused on candidates located in the Greater Nashville/Middle Tennessee area.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will lead the accounting and finance function, oversee sophisticated FP&A and investor reporting, and leverage AI and automation to improve financial processes. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership opportunity with direct exposure to private equity investors and the potential to grow into a CFO role.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close, financial statements, accounting operations, and internal controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and 13-week cash flow projections.
• Prepare board presentations, investor reporting, lender reporting, and compliance certifications.
• Lead the annual financial audit and coordinate with external accounting and tax partners.
• Partner with executive leadership to analyze financial performance, sales KPIs, profitability, and growth opportunities.
• Maintain and improve automated financial reporting dashboards, leveraging AI and technology to streamline processes and enhance reporting.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller, Director of Finance, or comparable leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in real estate investment, real estate private equity, or a related investment-focused business.
• Strong technical accounting background with hands-on ownership of the monthly close and financial statements.
• Advanced FP&A experience, including financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Experience preparing financial reporting and presentations for executive leadership, boards, or private equity investors.
• Demonstrated experience using AI and automation to develop, maintain, or improve financial reporting processes.
• Experience supporting financial audits, lender reporting, and financial compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of both strategic and day-to-day responsibilities within a lean organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment.
• Experience with accounting systems, CRM platforms, AI-enabled reporting tools, and automated financial dashboards.
• Experience developing automated dashboards and integrating financial and operational data.

Additional Details

This is a fully remote position with occasional company gatherings throughout the year. Our recruiting search is focused on candidates based in the Greater Nashville/Middle Tennessee market.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io .

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

- licensure and certification requirements;

- office location and other geographic considerations; and

- other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).