Chief Financial Officer (Real Estate Development - Retained)

Jobot; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a high-growth real estate investment firm in Hopkins, MN. This role involves shaping financial strategy and operations in a rapidly expanding company. With a 942% revenue increase in 2023, this position is pivotal for optimizing and stabilizing financial processes while driving profitability.

Benefits

Equity Participation

High Performing Culture

Strong Brand Reputation

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Extensive experience in real estate finance and multi-entity organizations.
• Strong background in capital structuring and investor relations.

Responsibilities

• Shape the company’s financial vision and drive operational excellence.
• Manage financial strategy amid rapid organizational growth.
• Lead financial decision-making for sustainability and profitability.

Skills

Entrepreneurial Orientation

Decision-Making Under Pressure

Ethical Leadership

Executive Communication

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field

MBA, CPA, or CFA

Job description

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This range is provided by Jobot. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$300,000.00/yr - $375,000.00/yr

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Job details

Strong equity + Strong Bonus + 900%+ Growth YoY + High Performing Culture + Strong Brand Reputation

This Jobot Job is hosted by Chelsea Piekarski

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Salary $300,000 - $375,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are conducting a retained search for a high-performing client of ours.

A high-growth real estate investment, development, and construction firm is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy and operations. This company has experienced explosive growth, scaling from startup to a multi-billion-dollar portfolio in just over a decade. With a 942% revenue increase in 2023 alone and a trajectory that includes 20,000 units under management by 2028, this is an opportunity for a strategic financial leader to help optimize, stabilize, and scale an already high-performing organization.



Why join us?


Founders who were prior finance and accounting professionals - no wrangling rogue entrepreneurs needed!

• Equity Participation Strong team equity component ensuring alignment with long-term company success.
• High Performing Culture
• Strong Brand Reputation
• Best Places to Work Accolades
  
  

Job Details

RELO REQUIRED TO MINNESOTA if not local. Travel will not be considered.

The CFO will work closely with the executive and senior leadership teams to shape the company’s financial vision and drive long-term sustainability, profitability, and operational excellence. This role is best suited for someone who has been there, done that—a financial leader with deep real estate finance expertise who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and is ready to put structure in place while maximizing performance.

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience with at least 7+ years in a senior-level finance executive role (CFO, VP, etc.)
• Extensive experience in real estate finance, construction finance, and/or property management financial operations.
• Proven ability to manage complex financial structures, real estate development financing, and multi-entity organizations.
• Strong background in capital structuring, investor relations and private equity or institutional fundraising preferred.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Entrepreneurial Orientation – Identifies opportunities for financial optimization and innovation, driving efficiency and profitability.
• Tenacity & Accountability – Holds teams accountable for financial performance, cost control, and operational excellence.
• Decision-Making Under Pressure – Confidently makes high-stakes financial decisions balancing short and long-term needs.
• Ethical Leadership and Transparency – Upholds the financial integrity, compliance, and stakeholder trust.
• Trustworthiness & Consistency – Leads by example, maintaining confidentiality, reliability, and dependability in all financial and executive decision-making.
• Executive Communication – Clearly articulates complex financial concepts and strategic priorities to internal and external stakeholders, including the CEO, Board, and investors.
• Empowerment & Coaching – Develops and mentors high-performing finance, asset management, and IT teams, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Talent Development – Identifies and cultivates financial leadership talent, ensuring the finance team supports the company’s growth and increasing complexity.
• Recognition & Culture Building – Promotes a high-performance culture that aligns with the company's values of Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Passion, and Ownership Mindset.
• Change Management – Guides the organization through financial transformation.
• Resilience Under Pressure – Maintains focus during periods of high growth, uncertainty, or financial volatility.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred.
  
  

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Accounting, Financial Services, and Banking

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