Director of Investments

Red Cedar Homes; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in residential land development is seeking a Director of Investments to oversee financial analysis and underwriting for projects in Charlotte. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities and real estate expertise, contributing significantly to investment decision-making. This role offers a competitive salary and robust benefits.

Benefits

100% Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance coverage

401k with Safe Harbor match

11 annual company-paid holidays

185 hours paid time off annually

Annual bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in real estate financial modeling.
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel.
• Strong understanding of real estate development timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis and underwriting for land development projects.
• Build and maintain financial models for investment evaluations.
• Compile and reconcile actual cash flows with accounting data.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting or related field

MBA or CFA (a plus)

Job description

Job Openings

Director of Investments

Red Cedar Development - Charlotte, North Carolina

Department

Red Cedar Development

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$100,000-$120,000

About Red Cedar:

Red Cedar Capital Partners LLC (Red Cedar) is a residential land developer and homebuilder in Charlotte, NC and other southeastern markets. Red Cedar is the parent company of Red Cedar Homes, Red Cedar Development, Red Cedar Construction, and Red Cedar Realty, as well as our building supply company (Evergreen + Maker) - all of which support the Red Cedar ecosystem. Red Cedar has grown exponentially since 2016 and is one of the fastest-growing builders in the Southeast.

Director of Investments

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Director of Investments to lead the financial analysis and underwriting efforts for our residential land development and homebuilding projects. This role is integral to our investment decision-making process and ongoing financial performance tracking. The ideal candidate will bring deep proficiency in Excel modeling, strong technical capabilities, and a thorough understanding of real estate project cash flows and construction cost structures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Underwriting & Deal Analysis
• Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate residential land and homebuilding investments.
• Perform project-level underwriting, including detailed projections of revenues, costs, debt structures, and returns.
• Understand and apply cost inputs by phase (land acquisition, entitlements, horizontal development, vertical construction, etc.) and how they flow through project cash cycles.
• Project Cash Flow Management
• Compile and reconcile actual cash flows provided by the accounting team.
• Reforecast and re-spread updated projections mid-project to assist in investor reporting and internal decision-making.
• Monitor budget-to-actual variances and provide insights into project performance and trends.
• Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis
• Complete one-off financial assignments, including scenario analysis, land residual analysis, IRR sensitivity, and other strategic evaluations.
• Prepare investor summaries and presentations that distill complex models into actionable insights.
• Collaboration & Reporting
• Partner with acquisition, development, construction, and accounting teams to ensure seamless data sharing and model accuracy.
• Create and refine internal dashboards, financial packages, and reporting tools using Excel and other data platforms as needed.
• Other duties as assigned
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or CFA a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in real estate financial modeling, preferably in residential development or homebuilding.
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel, including dynamic modeling, cash flow waterfall structures, and sensitivity analysis.
• Deep understanding of real estate development timelines, cost categories, and construction draw schedules.
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks) and data tools (e.g., Smartsheet) a plus.
  
  

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, standard daytime hours; 8:30 am - 5 pm
  
  

Job Type:

• Full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week
  
  

Compensation:

• $100,000-$120,000 annually
• Annual bonus based on company and personal performance
  
  

Benefits:

• 100% Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance covered to the employee
• 401k with a Safe Harbor match formula of 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of their compensation, then 50% matching contribution of the next 2% of employee's compensation
• 11 annual company-paid holidays
• 185 hours paid time off annually
  
  

Ability To Commute/Relocate:

• Charlotte, NC: Ability to reliably commute or willingness to relocate before starting work (required).
  
  

Work Location:

• Onsite | 4705 Entrance Dr. Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28273
  
  

Work Environment:

• Office-based environment with a business casual dress code. Standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, are used in this role.
  
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds
• Vision and hearing acuity to perform job duties effectively
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License
  
  

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. If you have any questions, please contact us at [e-mail]. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team at Red Cedar.

Red Cedar Capital Partners LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, traits historically associated with race, hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex gender, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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