Chief Financial Officer - Real Estate

Ignited Recruiting; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in San Diego is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial operations, lead the debt department, and manage a highly capable internal team. Candidates must have a minimum of 15 years in finance or accounting, including at least 5 years in leadership roles. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with a CPA or MBA, is required. This full-time role offers standard executive benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• At least 5 years in a management role, like Director of Finance.
• Experience working in a closely-held firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial operations.
• Lead the debt department with strategies for transactions.
• Manage tax strategy and external tax advisor relationships.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of capital markets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA or MBA

Job description

Chief Financial Officer – Real Estate

We are a well‑respected, closely‑held real estate, construction and investment firm with a decade of growth in strategic Western U.S. locations. Our culture is rooted in caring, humility, innovation and a vertically integrated approach that delivers enduring value to residents and investors alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and overall financial operations for the corporate entity.
• Lead the debt department to deploy sound debt strategies for each transaction.
• Coordinate with the Director of Equity on deal structuring, joint venture agreements, and risk reduction.
• Direct all accounting functions—including financial reporting, compliance, and application of best‑practice accounting policies and internal controls.
• Manage tax strategy, filings and relationships with external tax advisors.
• Collaborate with the CEO and COO on technology decisions that support business growth.
• Ideate and collaborate on process improvements to drive platform‑wide efficiency.
• Manage, mentor and retain a lean but highly capable internal team across accounting, debt, legal and IT functions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 15+ years progressive experience in accounting or finance, including at least 5 years in a management role (e.g., Director of Finance, Director of Accounting, Controller).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA or MBA required.
• Deep understanding of capital markets, real‑estate deal structuring, joint venture agreements and project financing.
• Experience in a closely‑held firm strongly preferred.
• Proven strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with high accountability.

Benefits

Medical insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) and other standard benefits for a full‑time, onsite executive.

How to Apply

For confidential consideration, please apply here or email us at [e-mail].