Director of Finance

Overview

We’re seeking a dynamic, hands-on Director of Finance to lead financial planning, performance management, and operational strategy for a property management firm. This individual will drive financial discipline, lead a high-performing team, and build scalable systems in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. The ideal candidate brings strong integrity, strategic insight, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Work environment: This is a fully onsite position based in New York City

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clear and concise presentations of financial performance to executive leadership, board members, private equity partners, and lenders.
• Lead and empower the finance team by refining organizational structure, systems, and workflows.
• Develop and scale financial models, forecasts, and key performance indicators that align with strategic business goals.
• Manage the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and detailed variance analysis across all departments.
• Guide financial planning efforts and deliver insights that support both immediate priorities and long-term growth.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, including financial modeling, due diligence, and post-deal integration.
• Supervise treasury functions, ensuring efficient cash flow management and accurate working capital forecasting.
• Strengthen the company’s data ecosystem to support robust financial analytics and scalable modeling.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, and support compliance with audit and tax regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce reliance on manual tasks through automation.
• Deliver strategic and ad hoc financial analysis to support executive decision-making.
  
  

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic and analytical thinker with a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style.
• Strong communicator capable of simplifying complex financial information for non-financial audiences.
• Commercially savvy, with a strong operational focus and executive presence.
• Demonstrated success in building, developing, and leading high-performance finance teams.
• Skilled relationship-builder across internal teams and with external stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10 years of progressive finance experience, ideally within the property management industry.
• Proven track record overseeing FP&A, budgeting, treasury, and M&A activities.
• Deep expertise in financial modeling, KPI development, working capital, and risk management.
• Proficiency in ERP and financial reporting systems, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Hands-on experience leading high-impact finance initiatives such as close optimization, system upgrades, and acquisition integration.