Finance Director, Real Estate

White Spot; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable real estate developer in Greater Vancouver is seeking a Finance Director to lead their finance team. This strategic role involves overseeing financing activities, mentoring analysts, and contributing to the firm’s growth. This is a unique opportunity for a leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to financial excellence.

Benefits

Health benefits

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Paid vacation time

Qualifications

• 10+ years in real estate finance preferred.
• Experience mentoring finance analysts as direct reports.
• Proficient in financial modeling and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance team across capital sourcing and financial reporting.
• Review and guide financial documents and compliance.
• Manage relationships with lenders and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Leadership

Financial presentation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Finance

CFA (designated or pursuing)

Master's degree such as an MBA

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Reputable and well-established real estate developer headquartered in Greater Vancouver known for their focus on quality design. Excellent role for senior finance professional looking for a fulfilling and well-rounded leadership opportunity with a company they can grow with over the years. The company has been attracting high profile talent from the Vancouver real estate sector who are excited to contribute to the firm’s bright future.

Who- the Company:
Our client is a respected mid-sized Vancouver-based real estate developer. They have active entities under various business lines and have several projects under construction and in the pipeline. This company has created a culture that is collaborative, entrepreneurial, dynamic, and genuine.

What- the Role:
Our client is looking for a new Finance Director, Real Estate who will be with the company for many years. This job is well-suited to someone who enjoys diversity in their day-to-day responsibilities, and who can be both strategic and hands-on. Reporting into the CFO and directly managing 2 Financial Analysts. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to take ownership of deals, to oversee a range of financing and development activities across a variety of projects, and to contribute their own ideas to an entrepreneurial company in growth mode.

What- the Responsibilities:
This leadership role entails a wide scope of responsibilities, including:

• Lead and manage the finance team across capital sourcing, financing and debt financing, investor communications, and financial reporting.
• Oversee project and corporate cash flow, pro forma accuracy, operations forecasts, capital calls, and loan decisions.
• Produce and review financial materials including investment memos, lender packages, and ad hoc analyses.
• Manage relationships with lenders, brokers, and capital providers; stay informed on financing guidelines and market developments.
• Review and guide financing documents such as letters of intent, commitment letters, partnership agreements, and legal setups.
• Ensure compliance with loan covenants, reporting requirements, and investor documentation; liaise with accounting team.
• Support legal and risk oversight, including insurance, contracts, litigation, and regulatory matters.
• Oversee training, performance reviews, and development of finance team members.
• Represent the brand positively in the Vancouver real estate market, attend industry events, and nurture business relationships with external stakeholders (bankers, lawyers, existing and potential partners, investors, etc.)

Who- the Candidate:
Swim Recruiting has been engaged to identify candidates who are well-qualified for the role and who are also a great match for our client’s collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture. Candidates will have at least 10 years and likely 12+ years relevant and progressive real estate finance experience.

Qualified candidates will be strategic with a big picture mindset, but will still have a high level of attention to detail. We are looking for people who are self-starters and natural leaders who thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment. The new Finance Director will be committed to achieving the highest standards in the work being done by them and their team, and will be consistently aiming to learn and grow while simultaneously developing those around them.

Strong financial system skills, including sophisticated Excel-based analytical skills, are required.

What- the Qualifications:

• Education & Credentials
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Urban Land Economics or a related field is required
  • CFA (designated or actively pursuing) is preferred.
  • A Master’s degree, such as an MBA, is very beneficial
• Experience mentoring at least 1 and ideally 2+ Financial Analysts as direct reports. Experience reporting directly into a CFO and/or Company Founder/Owner/President is preferred.
• Experience preparing and delivering complex financial presentations
• Understanding of real estate fundamentals and valuation principles
• Experience working with proformas and underwriting deals
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including ability to create a sophisticated financial model from scratch
• Adept at quickly learning new software, tools, and technologies
• Open and articulate communication style with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment where multiple tasks and projects are worked on simultaneously
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, looking to thrive in a culture of excellence

Where:
Vancouver. The new Finance Director will work full-time in a very beautiful corporate office with an inviting work environment and plenty of space for collaboration and socializing. Located in a vibrant area of Vancouver with plenty of nearby amenities. The company has a performance-based culture that offers flexibility and work/life integration.

How Much:
The company will provide their new Finance Director with a competitive base salary in the range of $150,000 to $190,000, commensurate with real estate experience, finance skills, and relevant qualifications- please note that the high-end is reserved for candidates who have many years of very aligned work experience and meet all requested qualifications. The Finance Director will also receive health benefits, a discretionary performance-based bonus, paid vacation time, etc. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in more detail with SWIM.

When & How to Apply:
Swim Recruiting is conducting all initial screening and interviewing and will be presenting the profiles (including resumes and optional cover letters) of shortlisted candidates directly to the hiring team for review. Swim Recruiting has been engaged as the exclusive recruitment partner on this search and unsolicited candidates from other recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please let us know soon as this search is moving quickly. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY’ to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems, but PDF is also fine). Thank you!