Real estate finance manager

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the CEO, this is a high-paced and rewarding role with an exciting scope in the commercial real estate industry. The Senior Finance/Accounting Manager will assume a strategic role in providing insight and guidance to the CEO and EVPs on all financial and investment related activities for the company. The Senior Finance/Accounting Manager will play a lead role in strategic analysis and guidance of all divisions to include Brokerage, Property Management, Project Management, Construction, and investment opportunities. In addition, the Senior Finance/Accounting Manager will provide oversight for accounting, finance, budgeting, and payroll. The Senior Finance/Accounting Manager fosters collaboration with the broader organization and its efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Works with the CEO and EVP to set– both short- and long-term financial objectives, while continuously evaluating company assets and opportunities.

• Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.
• Cash Management
• Management of staff accountants
• The Senior Finance/Accounting Manager will guide the company leaders to have the right resources, processes, and metrics to execute their operating plans.
• Money Management- monitor cash balances, monitor cash forecasts and invest idle cash
• Job Cost Analysis
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analysing results and suggesting creative solutions.
• Define appropriate benchmarks, key performance indicators, and other tools for objective evaluation of asset and division performance.
• Monitors markets, trends and anticipates risks and opportunities.
• Analyse cash flow, cost controls, budgets, and expenses to guide business leaders.
• Analyse financial statements to pinpoint potential weak areas.
• Manage, develop and mentor accounting team.
• Oversite and management of company bank accounts
• Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfilment of commitments.
• Monitor banking activities of the organization and maintain good banking relationships
• Create, coordinate, and evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems of the company to include budgeting, tax and estate planning, real estate, and conservation of assets.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Assist in obtaining the necessary business licenses.
• Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with acceptable accounting standards and procedures, managing the external auditing process.
• Shop, negotiate, and coordinate financing/refinancing activities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., or M.B.A.), from an accredited institution, CPA, and 10+ year of relevant senior leadership experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience leading the financial strategy of an organization with multiple entities is required.
• Experience with acquisitions and financing required.
• Experience with property management, Real Estate services, and construction companies
• Ability to be a good listener; able to function effectively and calmly under pressure; proactive/self-starter while recognizing when discussion and approval by CEO and/or EVP is appropriate/required.
• Ability to address shifting priorities; flexible, adaptable, while advocating recommendations and providing alternatives; willing and capable of engaging in thoughtful, spirited debate.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Commercial real estate experience strongly preferred
• Accounting and Finance: 10 years
• Master’s/CPA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Location:

• Sarasota, FL 34236 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sarasota, FL 34236 (Required)

Work Location: In person