Job Overview: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a core member of the Executive Team and is responsible for overseeing the financial strategy, planning, and stewardship of the company. This role leads all financial operations-budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, audits, land and project accounting, banking relationships, risk management, and financial reporting-with a focus on growth, cost efficiency, and fiscal integrity. The CFO delivers strategic insights and ensures that financial systems, policies, and controls support long-term business performance in a high-growth homebuilding environment.
Key Responsibilities:1. Strategic Financial Planning & Business Performance- Develop and execute short & long-term financial strategies in alignment with business growth plans and strategic objectives.
- Lead the company's budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reviews, including weekly variance reporting and KPI dashboards.
- Evaluate new business opportunities, land deals, investments, and partnerships through financial modeling and due diligence.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to translate financial insights into operational strategies and execution plans.
2. Financial Operations & Reporting- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including weekly KPI's, monthly financials, quarterly inventory reports, and annual external audits.
- Oversee accounting operations, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and company policies.
- Lead cross-functional communication of financial results and implications, delivering clear insights to division leaders and executive peers.
3. Treasury, Cash Flow, Capital Structure & Banking- Manage company-wide cash flow forecasting, ensuring liquidity and effective allocation of capital for operating and investment needs.
- Lead all banking and lender relationships, including:
- Oversight of credit facilities and borrowing base reporting.
- Term negotiations, renewals, covenant compliance, and loan documentation.
- Credit line utilization analysis and alignment with business cash cycles.
- Develop and execute the capital stack plan for debt and equity.
- Optimize working capital and capital deployment strategies to maximize return on investment and minimize financial risk.
- Coordinate all investment schedules, short-term funding strategies, and treasury functions.
4. Tax, Compliance & Risk Management- Oversee corporate, sales/use, and real estate tax compliance, including annual filings and coordination with external tax advisors.
- Ensure enterprise compliance with internal policies and all financial regulations.
- Lead corporate risk management, including insurance strategy, trade partner coverage compliance, claims management, and benchmarking.
- Maintain effective systems for internal controls, audits, and regulatory readiness.
5. Land & Project Accounting Oversight- Oversee accounting for land purchases, development loans, and project cost tracking.
- Ensure accurate new land and loan setups, draw management, and job cost reporting.
- Partner with Land and Construction teams to align financial operations with acquisition schedules, development timelines, and sales pacing.
6. Executive Leadership, Team Development & Collaboration- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on all financial and operational matters.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team; directly manage senior financial staff and indirectly guide all finance personnel companywide.
- Promote a culture of accountability, fiscal responsibility, and business partnership across all departments.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA or CPA designation strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 8 years in a senior or executive finance role.
- Proven experience managing banking relationships, credit facilities, and capital structures.
- Homebuilding industry experience required; experience with private homebuilders is strongly preferred.
Skills:- Strategic financial planning, forecasting, and capital allocation expertise.
- Deep understanding of treasury management, banking, and real estate finance.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with executive-level presentation capabilities.
- Proven leadership of high-performance teams in dynamic, growth-oriented settings.
- Knowledge of GAAP, risk management practices, and financial system optimization.
