Chief Financial Officer - Real Estate (San Diego)

Chief Financial Officer – Real Estate

We are a well‑respected, closely‑held real estate, construction and investment firm with a decade of growth in strategic Western U.S. locations. Our culture is rooted in caring, humility, innovation and a vertically integrated approach that delivers enduring value to residents and investors alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and overall financial operations for the corporate entity.
• Lead the debt department to deploy sound debt strategies for each transaction.
• Coordinate with the Director of Equity on deal structuring, joint venture agreements, and risk reduction.
• Direct all accounting functions—including financial reporting, compliance, and application of best‑practice accounting policies and internal controls.
• Manage tax strategy, filings and relationships with external tax advisors.
• Collaborate with the CEO and COO on technology decisions that support business growth.
• Ideate and collaborate on process improvements to drive platform‑wide efficiency.
• Manage, mentor and retain a lean but highly capable internal team across accounting, debt, legal and IT functions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 15+ years progressive experience in accounting or finance, including at least 5 years in a management role (e.g., Director of Finance, Director of Accounting, Controller).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA or MBA required.
• Deep understanding of capital markets, real‑estate deal structuring, joint venture agreements and project financing.
• Experience in a closely‑held firm strongly preferred.
• Proven strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with high accountability.

Benefits

Medical insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) and other standard benefits for a full‑time, onsite executive.

How to Apply

For confidential consideration, please apply here or email us at View email address on apply.placed-app.com.