Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Department: Finance & Accounting
Status: Salaried, Exempt, Full-Time
Reports to: COO / President
Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Capital Fund I is a leader in the real estate financing industry, specializing in short-term, asset-based debt on investment real estate across Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee. Since 2009, we have originated more than $4 billion in hard money loans through our bridge, acquisition, and construction loan programs for land, residential, and commercial real estate investments.

As we continue to scale the platform, we are seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead our financial strategy, accounting and finance function, and partner with executive leadership to drive the next phase of growth.

The CFO is the senior financial leader of Capital Fund I, responsible for the overall financial health, capital strategy, and finance operations of the firm. Reporting to the President, the CFO partners with executive leadership to shape long-term strategy, leads all accounting and finance reporting, and builds the systems, people, and processes required to support continued growth. This role sits at the intersection of strategic finance, accounting, capital markets, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the executive team, providing financial insight and analysis to inform key business decisions.
• Lead long-range financial planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis across the loan portfolio and operating entities.
• Evaluate return on capital across bridge, acquisition, and construction loan programs; recommend allocation strategies that optimize portfolio performance.
• Develop and maintain the firm's financial KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting to drive accountability and visibility across the organization.
• Lead the evaluation and financial diligence for new markets, products, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with leadership on capital raising initiatives and ongoing capital formation strategy.
• Own investor-facing financial reporting, including fund-level performance reporting and K-1 coordination.
• Coordinate with legal and tax advisors on fund structuring, entity formation, and capital raising compliance.
• Represent the firm credibly in investor, lender, and partner discussions.
• Oversee treasury and cash management functions, including daily cash positioning, liquidity forecasting, and optimization of cash across operating and fund entities.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and debt covenants; ensure adequate liquidity to support loan origination volume and operational needs.
• Oversee the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly financial reporting and the disbursement of funds to investors by the 10th of the following month.
• Own the integrity of multi-entity consolidated financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards; research and advise executive leadership on implementation strategies.
• Coordinate annual audits across all entities and manage external audit and tax advisor relationships.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Lead technology-enabled modernization of accounting and finance operations, including ERP, reporting, and analytics platforms.
• Champion process improvement, automation, and the use of AI tools to drive efficiency and enable real-time, data-driven decision-making.
• Partner with IT and Operations to integrate financial systems across loan servicing, origination, and corporate accounting.
• Streamline workflows to reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and scale the finance function as the business grows.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting and finance team.
• Establish clear performance expectations, career development paths, and a culture of accountability and ownership.
• Foster a collaborative, high-integrity working environment aligned with the Capital Fund I values.
• Serve as a trusted resource across the organization on complex financial and operational matters.
• Act as the senior financial steward of the organization; report regularly to the CEO, executive leadership, and (as applicable) the Board of Advisors on financial health and strategic performance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial, tax, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions in which Capital Fund I operates.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation efforts tied to financial reporting, internal controls, and capital deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, including prior service as a CFO, VP of Finance, or Controller in a comparable organization.
• Proven track record of financial leadership that has driven growth, profitability, and operational discipline.
• Deep expertise in multi-entity consolidated reporting under U.S. GAAP, including LLC, LP, and fund structures.
• Demonstrated experience managing external audit and tax relationships across multiple entities.
• Strong capital markets acumen, including capital raising, investor relations, and fund-level reporting.
• Demonstrated treasury and cash management expertise, including liquidity planning, banking relationship management, and oversight of credit facilities and debt covenants.
• Experience leading technology modernization in a finance function, including ERP and business intelligence platforms.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence, with the ability to engage credibly with investors, leadership, and the board.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical capability and a results-driven mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience in real estate lending, private credit, debt funds, or real estate asset management.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, or comparable ERP and analytics platforms.
• Experience integrating AI and automation tools into finance and accounting workflows.
• Multi-state or multi-jurisdictional tax and audit experience.

We Live Our Values – The Capital Fund 1 Way

• Own It
• FIO GSD
• Growth Mindset
• Honor Our Word
• Mitigate Risk

Pay: $200,000.00 - $275,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a proven track record of financial leadership that has driven growth, profitability, and operational discipline.
• Do you have deep expertise in multi-entity consolidated reporting under U.S. GAAP, including LLC, LP, and fund structures.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Progressive Finance and Accounting Leadership: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)

Work Location: In person