Director of Finance

Overview The chance to build a finance function instead of inheriting someone else's. Direct access to senior leadership. A well funded real estate business with ambitious growth plans. If you've reached the point where fixing problems is more exciting than maintaining the status quo, keep reading. This Director of Finance role is about far more than producing reports. You’ll oversee the day to day finance operation across a growing commercial and multi‑family real estate portfolio, taking ownership of treasury, cash flow, budgets, forecasting, reporting, transaction administration and property accounting. You’ll also help build the processes, systems and infrastructure that will support the next stage of growth. You’ll work alongside the CEO, bookkeeper and an external Controller, becoming the driving force behind finance operations while ensuring compliance with GAAP and supporting IFRS reporting for an international parent company. You’ll supervise the IT function, improve reporting, monitor budgets against actuals and play a key role in acquisitions, financing and operational decision making. Responsibilities Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations across a growing commercial and multi‑family real‑estate portfolio Manage treasury, cash flow, budgets, forecasting, and reporting Administer transactions and property accounting Build processes, systems, and infrastructure to support growth Ensure compliance with GAAP and support IFRS reporting for an international parent company Supervise the IT function, improve reporting, and monitor budgets against actuals Play a key role in acquisitions, financing, and operational decision making Qualifications BS in Accounting or CPA; public accounting experience is more important than the letters after your name Audit Manager background or similar, with at least 6 years of accounting experience Strong GAAP reporting skills and hands‑on commercial or multi‑family real‑estate experience Ability to solve problems, improve processes, and bring fresh ideas to the table Location The role is based in New Haven, CT and is primarily office‑based, with occasional flexibility to work from home. #J-18808-Ljbffr