GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

GHJ Search & Staffing is partnering with our client, a well-established organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with proven experience in real estate investment, development, and construction.

Our client manages a diverse nine-figure portfolio spanning multifamily, office, luxury single-family development, private equity, and alternative investments. 

This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on, strategic CFO to lead the finance function of a prestigious real estate and construction group with a track record of excellence.

 

Strategic & Financial Leadership

·  Partner with ownership and executive leadership to drive long-term financial strategy and growth initiatives.

·  Lead capital planning, treasury management, and cash flow optimization across multiple entities.

·  Oversee financing, banking, and lender relationships, including debt covenants and construction financing.

·  Support decision-making for new developments, acquisitions, dispositions, and 1031 exchanges.

·   Provide financial modeling and investment analysis (IRR, cash-on-cash, ROI) for real estate and private equity investments.

·  Advise on risk management, tax strategies, and entity structures (LLCs, Trusts, S Corps, etc.).

Financial Operations & Reporting

·  Lead the accounting and finance team; oversee the Controller and staff to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

·  Manage multi-entity consolidations and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.

·  Present financial results and forecasts to ownership and Board-level stakeholders.

·  Implement and maintain internal controls, compliance, and financial policies.

·  Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.

Construction & Asset Management Finance

·  Oversee construction project financial management, including cost controls, job costing, and loan draws.

·  Manage pay application processes (AIA 702/703) and reporting packages for active projects.

·  Review third-party property management reporting and provide oversight on asset performance.

·  Support business strategy and resource allocation for ongoing and future developments.

 

·  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred).

·  CPA required; additional credentials (CFA, CCIM, etc.) a plus.

·  12+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role (CFO, VP Finance, etc.).

·  Significant experience in real estate investment, development, construction, and property management.

·  Proven track record managing banking and lender relationships, including construction financing.

·  Strong financial modeling and analysis skills (Excel and related tools).

·  Experience with Yardi, Sage, or similar real estate/accounting platforms strongly preferred.

·  Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence.

·  Hands-on and entrepreneurial, with the ability to operate in a lean but highly sophisticated environment.

 

 

 

 

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