Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Residential Construction & Property Management
$120,000–$200,000 year
On-siteJersey City, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Oversee financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for high-rise residential construction and property management operations. Manage capital structure, debt financing, and banking relationships for real estate development projects. Direct project accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition for multi-million dollar tower developments. Implement tax strategies, risk management, and regulatory compliance across local, state, and federal frameworks. Supervise lease accounting, property-level financials, capital reserves, and NOI optimization for rental and condo portfolios. Provide strategic counsel on land acquisitions, feasibility models, and joint ventures. Lead the tri-state area's growing real estate portfolio with a focus on optimizing cash flow and securing project financing.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership
- 5+ years as a CFO, VP of Finance, or Controller in Property Management and Residential Construction
- Proven track record with high-rise tower construction or large-scale multi-family residential developments
- Deep familiarity with New Jersey and tri-state real estate markets, construction financing, and tax/regulatory environments
- Strong expertise in job-costing software, real estate ERPs (e.g., Yardi, Timberline/Sage 300, MRI), financial modeling, and debt/equity structuring
Desired Qualifications
- MBA
- CPA
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