Divisional Finance Leader – Real Estate (Denver)

Vaco by Highspring; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in the Denver area is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead the accounting, financial planning, and treasury functions for a growing residential development division. This high-visibility role partners with divisional leadership to guide business planning, capital allocation, and performance improvements, while developing a high-performing accounting team.

The successful candidate will bring deep real estate finance experience and a track record of strategic influence,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in residential development/homebuilding or related real estate.
• Proven experience leading accounting and finance functions for a division, business unit, or comparable operation.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated team leadership, executive communication, and business-partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee divisional accounting and finance operations, including financial reporting, general ledger activities, treasury, and cash management
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and review financial statements, journal entries, forecasts, and variance analyses
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to divisional leadership on business planning, capital allocation, operational performance, and growth initiatives
• Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning activities for the division
• Analyze revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, and investment returns to identify risks and opportunities for improved performance
• Partner with development and operations teams on project budgets, financial projections, and investment decisions
• Coordinate with corporate finance teams on reporting standards, financing needs, covenant compliance, and capital requirements
• Oversee internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Improve financial systems, reporting processes, and operational procedures to increase accuracy, visibility, and efficiency
• Manage, mentor, and develop members of the divisional accounting and finance team

Skills

Team leadership

Executive communication

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Job description

Vaco by Highspring in the Denver area is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead the accounting, financial planning, and treasury functions for a growing residential development division. This high-visibility role partners with divisional leadership to guide business planning, capital allocation, and performance improvements, while developing a high-performing accounting team.

The successful candidate will bring deep real estate finance experience and a track record of strategic influence,