Chief Financial Officer (Real Estate Development - Retained)

Location: Hopkins
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Strong equity Strong Bonus 900% Growth YoY High Performing Culture Strong Brand Reputation This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chelsea Piekarski Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $300,000 - $375,000 per year A bit about us: We are conducting a retained search for a high-performing client of ours. A high-growth real estate investment, development, and construction firm is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy and operations. This company has experienced explosive growth, scaling from startup to a multi-billion-dollar portfolio in just over a decade. With a 942% revenue increase in 2023 alone and a trajectory that includes 20,000 units under management by 2028, this is an opportunity for a strategic financial leader to help optimize, stabilize, and scale an already high-performing organization. Why join us? Founders who were prior finance and accounting professionals - no wrangling rogue entrepreneurs needed! Equity Participation: Strong team equity component ensuring alignment with long-term company success. High Performing Culture Strong Brand Reputation Best Places to Work Accolades Job Details RELO REQUIRED TO MINNESOTA if not local. Travel will not be considered. The CFO will work closely with the executive and senior leadership teams to shape the company’s financial vision and drive long-term sustainability, profitability, and operational excellence. This role is best suited for someone who has been there, done that—a financial leader with deep real estate finance expertise who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and is ready to put structure in place while maximizing performance. Experience: 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience with at least 7 years in a senior-level finance executive role (CFO, VP, etc.) Extensive experience in real estate finance, construction finance, and/or property management financial operations. Proven ability to manage complex financial structures, real estate development financing, and multi-entity organizations. Strong background in capital structuring, investor relations and private equity or institutional fundraising preferred. Skills & Abilities: Entrepreneurial Orientation – Identifies opportunities for financial optimization and innovation, driving efficiency and profitability. Tenacity & Accountability – Holds teams accountable for financial performance, cost control, and operational excellence. Decision-Making Under Pressure – Confidently makes high-stakes financial decisions balancing short and long-term needs. Ethical Leadership and Transparency – Upholds the financial integrity, compliance, and stakeholder trust. Trustworthiness & Consistency – Leads by example, maintaining confidentiality, reliability, and dependability in all financial and executive decision-making. Executive Communication – Clearly articulates complex financial concepts and strategic priorities to internal and external stakeholders, including the CEO, Board, and investors. Empowerment & Coaching – Develops and mentors high-performing finance, asset management, and IT teams, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Talent Development – Identifies and cultivates financial leadership talent, ensuring the finance team supports the company’s growth and increasing complexity. Recognition & Culture Building – Promotes a high-performance culture that aligns with the company's values of Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Passion, and Ownership Mindset. Change Management – Guides the organization through financial transformation. Resilience Under Pressure – Maintains focus during periods of high growth, uncertainty, or financial volatility. Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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