Strategic CFO - Real Estate Development & Management

Hudson IT and Manpower; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson IT and Manpower seeks a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial operations across its real estate development and property management portfolio in New Jersey and the tri-state area.

The role focuses on financial strategy, capital allocation, risk management, and reporting for high-rise residential projects. Candidates should have 10+ years in financial leadership, with 5+ years as CFO/VP Finance in property management and residential construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA/CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of financial leadership; 5+ years as CFO/VP Finance/Controller in Property Management and Residential Construction.
• Domain expertise in high-rise residential construction and large multi-family developments.
• Strong knowledge of New Jersey and tri-state markets, financing, and tax/regulatory regimes.
• Proficiency with job-costing software and real estate ERPs (Yardi, Timberline/Sage 300, MRI) and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for high-rise residential construction and property management operations.
• Manage capital structure, debt financing, equity investments, and banking relationships specific to real estate development and construction.
• Direct project accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition for multi-million dollar residential tower developments.
• Implement effective tax strategies, risk management, and regulatory compliance across local, state (NJ/NY), and federal real estate frameworks.
• Supervise lease accounting, property-level financials, capital reserves, and NOI optimization for residential rental/condo portfolios.
• Provide strategic executive counsel on land acquisitions, feasibility models, joint ventures, and capital deployment.

Skills

Strategic planning

Capital allocation

Financial leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or CPA

Tools

Yardi

Timberline/Sage 300

MRI

Job description

Hudson IT and Manpower seeks a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial operations across its real estate development and property management portfolio in New Jersey and the tri-state area.

The role focuses on financial strategy, capital allocation, risk management, and reporting for high-rise residential projects. Candidates should have 10+ years in financial leadership, with 5+ years as CFO/VP Finance in property management and residential construction.