Job Details
POSITION SUMMARY
The VP Finance is responsible for partnering with the company s CFO and other executives by taking a lead on financing strategies, finance reporting and operations, and more complex finance projects. This in-person position, based in our corporate office in Philadelphia, will oversee a team comprised of a Controller, Property Accountants, and Accounts Payable Associates, and will require strong collaboration with other departments and stakeholders.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage finance reporting, financial tracking, and budgets for all group entities.
- Oversee financial aspects of acquisitions and sales.
- Manage bank relations and communication with lenders.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of group entities' annual tax returns.
- Participate in debt structuring.
- Lead projects related to systems, implementations, and new technologies.
- Provide leadership and supervision to the Finance and Accounting department, including
- Recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training new employees.
- Communicating expectations, monitoring job results, and providing feedback to encourage personal growth and development.
- Fostering a positive working environment that promotes teamwork
- Modeling leadership and staff development to cultivate new leaders within the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Adherence to the company's mission and values in all aspects of the job.
- Minimum 10-15 years experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Professional Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is highly preferred.
- Proven leadership experience in personnel management.
- Experience with tax returns.
- Familiarity with property management accounting software, such as Rent Manager or Yardi.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and precision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the highest level of integrity.
- Highly motivated with a strong desire and ability to learn quickly.
- Responsive and open to feedback and growth.
- Hands-on approach to work.
- Strong leadership and delegation skills to maximize team effectiveness.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Real estate development, acquisition, and/or property management industry experience.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Adaptability.
- Fast learner.
- Effective communication with all stakeholders, including employees, management, and other departments.
- Benefit package