Current Open Positions

Chief Financial Officer

Description:

Our client is a diversified real estate development, construction and property management firm that has been in business for nearly 100 years. The firm has invested in and developed a wide variety of assets, including medical, commercial, multi-family residential and educational facilities. They have also completed a number of historic renovations on prominent landmark properties in central Connecticut. The firm is led by the third generation of the founding family and has a culture of entrepreneurship, loyalty and community involvement.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the incoming CFO will assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company. S/he will provide analytical support and guidance related to the firm’s business development initiatives. In addition, the CFO will lead the company’s efforts in developing timely and accurate financial reporting, budgeting, planning and analysis.


Responsibilities:

  1. • Assisting in the creation and maintenance of complex financial models, development of project pro-formas, detailed analyses of potential transactions, cash flow projections and IRR calculations.
  2. • Providing strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues impacting the evaluation of potential deals, acquisitions and investments.
  3. • Meeting with potential customers and outlining the terms of proposed deals. Reviewing operating, purchase and sale agreements on behalf of the firm and providing input to the executive team.
  4. • Assisting in the underwriting and due diligence of potential investments and coordination of acquisition/sale transaction closings.
  5. • Playing an integral role in developing cash management strategies that will provide the liquidity needed to take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace.
  6. • Maintaining banking relationships and ensuring debt financing is available if/when needed. Overseeing the requisite reporting and debt covenant requirements.
  7. • Managing and controlling financial accounting-related activities of the organization in accordance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements, including preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and analyses.
  8. • Reviewing existing financial policies and procedures and making recommendations to improve the overall internal control framework.
  9. • Serving as the primary point of contact for the external audit and tax providers.
  10. • Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Coordinating and maintaining the financial planning process including both operating and strategic plans.
  11. • Providing detailed analysis of financial performance to executive management. Monitoring financial results and proactively keeping management informed of developing trends while immediately highlighting potential risks, concerns or opportunities.
  12. • Leading a team of three and providing the appropriate level of guidance, support and feedback. Identifying opportunities to further their professional development.

Requirements:

  1. 1) The incoming Chief Financial Officer will have at least fifteen years of professional experience that includes early-career public accounting combined with time spent as a financial leader in the real estate and construction industries.
  2. 2) Prospective candidates should be highly-collaborative executives with demonstrated business development experience.
  3. 3) They will be strong managers who are well-versed at streamlining accounting procedures and adept at providing big-picture, strategic guidance.
  4. 4) Candidates must also possess excellent presentation skills, have a genuine passion for the real estate industry and the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.

Salary:

The successful candidate will earn a competitive base salary, be eligible for a performance bonus and will participate in a generous benefits package.

Location:

Greater Hartford, CT

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Phone Contact: 860.249.7120

Address:

Career Moves, LLC
100 Pearl Street, 14th Floor
Hartford, CT 06103-4506