CFO

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm.

Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries.

GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

GHJ Search & Staffing is partnering with our client, a well-established organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with proven experience in real estate investment, development, and construction.

Our client manages a diverse nine-figure portfolio spanning multifamily, office, luxury single-family development, private equity, and alternative investments.

This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on, strategic CFO to lead the finance function of a prestigious real estate and construction group with a track record of excellence.

Key Responsibilities Strategic & Financial Leadership · Partner with ownership and executive leadership to drive long-term financial strategy and growth initiatives.

· Lead capital planning, treasury management, and cash flow optimization across multiple entities.

· Oversee financing, banking, and lender relationships, including debt covenants and construction financing.

· Support decision-making for new developments, acquisitions, dispositions, and 1031 exchanges.

· Provide financial modeling and investment analysis (IRR, cash-on-cash, ROI) for real estate and private equity investments.

· Advise on risk management, tax strategies, and entity structures (LLCs, Trusts, S Corps, etc.). Financial Operations & Reporting · Lead the accounting and finance team; oversee the Controller and staff to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

· Manage multi-entity consolidations and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.

· Present financial results and forecasts to ownership and Board-level stakeholders.

· Implement and maintain internal controls, compliance, and financial policies.

· Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.

Construction & Asset Management Finance · Oversee construction project financial management, including cost controls, job costing, and loan draws.

· Manage pay application processes (AIA 702/703) and reporting packages for active projects.

· Review third-party property management reporting and provide oversight on asset performance.

· Support business strategy and resource allocation for ongoing and future developments.

Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred). · CPA required; additional credentials (CFA, CCIM, etc.) a plus.

· 12+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role (CFO, VP Finance, etc.). · Significant experience in real estate investment, development, construction, and property management.

· Proven track record managing banking and lender relationships, including construction financing.

· Strong financial modeling and analysis skills (Excel and related tools). · Experience with Yardi, Sage, or similar real estate/accounting platforms strongly preferred.

· Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence.

· Hands-on and entrepreneurial, with the ability to operate in a lean but highly sophisticated environment.

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