Chief Financial Officer - Housing Finance

Chief Financial Officer - Housing Finance

Job summary :

- We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer or CFO to perform effective risk management and plan the organization's financial strategy.

- The CFO establishes systems for financial controls and regulatory compliance; oversees accounting, tax and financial reporting functions; shares in oversight of house financing, oversees corporate and partnership structuring; oversees budgeting and asset management; oversees treasury, cash flow, and financing activity; maintains relationships with financial partners; provides leadership in planning and policy development; oversees information systems and administration; and shares in the coordination of risk management and legal activities.

- The CFO is also a key member of the Management Team, providing leadership and guidance to the organization on financial, planning, and resource allocation issues. The goal is to protect the company's revenues and profits to achieve full financial control and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities :

- Drive the company's financial planning

- Perform risk management by analyzing the organization's liabilities and investments

- Decide on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks

- Control and evaluate the organization's fundraising plans and capital structure

- Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization's operations

- Supervise all finance personnel (controllers, treasurers etc.)

- Manage vendor relationships

- Prepare reliable current and forecasting reports

- Set up and oversee the company's finance IT system

- Ensure compliance with the law and company's policies, regulatory and partnership compliance regarding all financial functions

- Internal controls and financial procedures

- Audits and proper filing of tax

- Cash flow planning to match availability of funds with needs and cost accounting systems on development projects

- Financial tracking and reporting systems regarding affiliate and partnership needs Budgeting, Planning, and Policy Development

- Oversees development of all budgets, including budgets for each property, budgets for each project in development and organizational budget

- Plays financial leadership role in developing corporate strategic and business plans; works closely with Management Team members on departmental goals and strategic

Requirement :

- Minimum of 8 years of broad-based business experience, including significant experience with financing and closing acquisitions

- At least 5 years' experience in a managerial role preferably in the Housing finance industry with some demonstrated experience in partnership accounting, public finance, and affordable housing programs

- CA or CPA and comparable advanced degree

- Ability to work within a very diverse workplace and environment

- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership as member of senior management team

- Ability to combine macro strategic, policy and planning perspective with attention to details, controls and other micro concerns

- Strong technical understanding of computers, information systems, and management information systems for multi-site operations and automation

Required Skills :

- Significant working knowledge of Housing Finance accounting

- Significant working knowledge of Housing finance and treasury management

- Excellent computer skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and accounting software

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Ability to function effectively in multicultural environment