We are excited to partner with a leading commercial real estate firm on a search for a Director of Finance and Treasury. Recognized as one of Atlanta Business Chronicle's Best Places to Work, our client is known for its exceptional employee retention, collaborative culture, and commitment to professional growth.
This is a newly created, high-impact role driven by a major partnership venture that has significantly expanded the company's portfolio. With oversight of Finance and Treasury functions for a $1B+ portfolio, this role offers strong visibility to the executive team and a defined path for future growth.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on real estate finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily treasury operations, including property-level cash oversight and movement.
- Build and maintain robust asset- and portfolio-level cash flow forecasting models.
- Oversee banking relationships, negotiating favorable terms and optimizing cost-efficiency.
- Partner with on-site property management teams to monitor and meet cash requirements; ensure timely rent payments per internal leases.
- Coordinate and track FF&E disbursement requests; communicate timely with Fund administrators.
- Manage all debt related matters including debt service payments, compliance with loan documents, covenant calculations, lender reporting, lender communication, and forecasting of covenant calculations for future periods
- Analyze short-term investment options and manage venture cash positioning.
- Oversee real estate tax processes including appeals and on-time payment.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks related to treasury operations.
- Oversee third-party valuation processes
- Perform hold vs sell analyses for all portfolio assets.
- Ensure compliance and accuracy of all treasury transactions.
- Liaise with the Fund administrator to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on capital planning, draw schedules, and debt forecasting.
Qualifications:
- CPA or CTP certification required.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in finance/treasury within commercial real estate, including 4+ years in property-level cash management and forecasting.
- 2+ years of experience in Big 4 working with real estate clients preferred.
- Strong understanding of complex entity structures and treasury risk management.
- Experience with Yardi a plus.
- Exceptional communicator with a collaborative approach and comfort working with senior executives.
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build models from scratch.
- Resourceful, detail-oriented, and proactive with strong problem-solving skills.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-growth role at a highly respected company with a billion-dollar portfolio and strong backing. If you're a strategic finance and treasury leader looking to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.