Westwood Realty Associates is a premier commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in large-scale investment transactions, many of which are off-market. With a strong portfolio of properties and businesses, the company has been a major player in real estate acquisitions, sales, and financing. Since its founding, Westwood Realty has facilitated billions in real estate deals, focusing on multi-family, retail, office, and development properties. As the company continues its expansion, they are seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee financial operations, optimize portfolio performance, and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.
The CFO will be responsible for managing the financial health and stability of Westwood Realty’s current real estate holdings while playing a critical role in the company’s future expansion. This executive will oversee financial planning, investment analysis, capital structuring, and risk management. In addition to handling day-to-day financial operations, the CFO will work closely with leadership to identify opportunities for scaling the business, improving financial efficiency, and securing new investments. This is a hybrid position requiring two days in the office on Long Island, offering flexibility while maintaining close collaboration with the executive team.
Responsibilities
- Oversee financial management of the company’s real estate assets, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Develop and execute financial strategies to support business growth, acquisitions, and investment opportunities.
- Manage capital structuring, debt financing, and lender relationships to optimize real estate funding.
- Analyze financial performance of properties, identifying ways to increase profitability and maximize asset value.
- Collaborate with ownership and executive leadership to drive long-term financial planning and risk management.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and real estate investment guidelines.
- Lead accounting, financial reporting, and audit functions, maintaining accurate and transparent financial records.
- Establish and refine financial controls, policies, and operational efficiencies across the company.
- Partner with property management and operations teams to align financial goals with business objectives.
- Evaluate and implement technology and financial systems to improve reporting and financial decision-making.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a CFO or senior financial leadership role within the real estate industry.
- Strong knowledge of real estate finance, asset management, acquisitions, and capital markets.
- Experience managing large real estate portfolios, including multi-family, commercial, and mixed-use properties.
- Expertise in financial modeling, investment analysis, and risk assessment.
- Solid understanding of tax regulations, compliance requirements, and financial reporting standards.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment while balancing strategic planning with day-to-day operations.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly with investors, lenders, and stakeholders.
- CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred but not required.
Compensation
- Base Salary: $185,000 - $220,000
- Performance-based incentives and potential equity opportunities.
- Hybrid work environment with two days in-office on Long Island.
- Opportunity to be a key part of a growing and influential real estate firm.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic financial leader to take on a pivotal role in a growing real estate firm. If you have the expertise, drive, and vision to lead financial strategy while scaling a real estate business, we’d love to hear from you!