VP of Finance and Accounting (Real Estate) (Atlanta)

Our client is a successful Real Estate firm that has been in active for 25 years, with properties and developments through the southeast.The Vice President of Finance will be the CFOs right hand a trusted lieutenant and operational anchor who ensures Finance runs smoothly, proactively solves problems, and drives strategic execution. As the senior-most leader under the CFO, this individual will take full ownership of day-to-day financial operations as well as provide leadership across capital markets, treasury, tax compliance, and FP&A.The expectation would be for this role to ensure operational excellence while contributing to long-term strategy. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on execution, can lead cross-functional initiatives, and is motivated by making their leader and the broader organization more effective.Key Responsibilities Strategic Finance & Business Partnership Lead Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) across the enterprise.Act as the primary liaison between Finance and executive leadership, including Real Estate team leaders.Develop and update investment budgets, conduct variance analysis, and forecast cash flows.Provide strategic insights and execution support on capital deployment and return optimization.Accounting & Financial OperationsOversee the accounting functions, partnering with the outsourced accounting / audit partner.Ensure accuracy in all financial statements, ad hoc reporting, and entity-level budgeting.Capital Markets & Treasury Co-lead capital markets efforts with VP Capital Markets, managing debt facilities and banking relationships.Oversee covenant tracking, term sheet evaluations, and credit scenario modeling.Track deposit interest, manage account signers, and oversee treasury audits.Tax Compliance & Planning Support the tax strategy alongside Director of Tax and external firms.Brainstorm and implement tax-efficient solutions in coordination with real estate pliance & Governance Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence.Prepare for board meetings, support quarterly compliance reviews, and maintain documentation.Qualifications 10+ years in senior finance leadership, preferably within real estate.CPA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred.Strong experience in investor accounting, complex tax structures, and cross-border compliance.Skilled in financial software (Yardi or equivalent).Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple stakeholders. Ideal.Candidate Traits Proactive, execution-focused, and deeply accountable.Analytical and detail-oriented with strategic foresight.Adaptive to legal, financial, and operational ambiguity.Team-oriented leader with strong interpersonal fortable in agile environments where collaboration across roles is expectedCompensation: $190,000 - $225,000 plus bonusSE#510745685

Created: 2025-09-22