Chief Financial Officer
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
This is a mid-sized family-owned business with diverse interests across commercial real estate, residential real estate, hotels, restaurants, and mixed-use development sectors. With 60 years of rich history of success and a strong commitment to maintaining a culture of excellence, we are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join this team and help steer financial strategy and sustainable growth.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will partner with the senior leadership team to play a critical role in shaping the company’s financial future. The CFO will be responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s finance and accounting operations, including but not limited to Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury Management, Risk Management, and Tax Compliance.
A successful candidate will possess strong analytical, strategic, and negotiation skills, with experience in securing financing through loans, private placement memorandums, public finance programs such as TIF, and grants. It is important that the CFO is collaborative across all departments and endorses team building and embraces a servant leadership culture.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with short-term and long-term business objectives.
- Oversee and manage all financial aspects of the company, including budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, risk management, audit, and tax compliance.
- Establish and maintain robust financial processes and controls, ensuring the highest standards of financial integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Lead negotiations for financing, including bank loans, private placement memorandums and other forms of equity raise, public finance programs such as TIF and LERTA, and working with grants and tax credits to support the company’s growth and development objectives.
- Collaborate with senior management and ownership to develop and implement strategic business plans, including evaluating new investment opportunities.
- Serve as the key financial liaison between the company and external stakeholders, including investors, lenders, and regulatory authorities.
- Mentor and develop the finance team, ensuring a high level of performance and engagement.
- Continuously monitor and analyze the company’s financial performance, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Evaluate the financial feasibility of new projects, providing insightful recommendations to support informed decision-making.
- Implement and maintain a risk management framework, including the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks.
PREFERRED PROFILE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven experience in the real estate, hotel, restaurant, or development industries.
- Demonstrated ability to secure financing through loans, private placement memorandums, public finance programs such as TIF, and grants.
- Strong financial acumen, with a solid understanding of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Proficiency in financial management software and Microsoft Office Suite and other progressive technology systems.
LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA
Job ID# 1380289
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