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Chief Financial Officer at Freestone Property Group

Chief Financial Officer

Freestone Property Group · NY, US

1 weeks ago

Chief Financial Officer

Freestone Property Group · NY, US

9 days ago
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About the Role

As the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of Greenbrook Partners and its affiliates. You will oversee accounting and financial operations, lead the finance, accounting and investor relations team, and provide strategic guidance to the executive leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's short-term and long-term goals.
  • Conduct financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to drive profitability and cost-efficiency.
  • Develop and implement tax planning strategies at the property, fund and corporate levels, including entity structuring, REIT and partnership tax considerations, and coordination with outside tax advisors.
  • Oversee and unify accounting across all three levels of the business: property-level, fund-level, and corporate-level.
  • Ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements and clean intercompany eliminations across property, fund, and corporate books.
  • Standardize accounting policies, chart of accounts, and reporting cadences across affiliated operating companies.
  • Direct the preparation, oversight, and implementation of the corporate budget, partnering with department and business unit leaders.
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and presentations for management, investors, and stakeholders.
  • Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions.
  • Partner with the investor relations team on capital raising efforts.
  • Serve as a trusted point of contact for capital partners – limited partners, joint venture partners, and lenders.
  • Support due diligence for new capital commitments and structuring of new fund and joint venture vehicles.
  • Oversee capital structure and financing at the property, fund and corporate levels – including debt and equity financing, refinancings, and corporate-level credit facilities.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities, perform due diligence, and assess potential risks and returns.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with financial institutions, lenders, and investors.
  • Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support day-to-day operations and investment activities.
  • Optimize banking relationships, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure efficient cash management processes.
  • Develop and implement effective treasury and cash management policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax filing requirements.
  • Implement internal controls and financial policies to safeguard assets and mitigate risks.
  • Oversee human resources, information technology and SEC compliance.
  • Lead the audit strategy and coordinate financial statement audits, tax examinations, and regulatory reviews.
  • Lead and mentor the property accounting, fund accounting, and corporate accounting teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Provide guidance and professional development opportunities to enhance the team's skills and expertise.
  • Foster effective cross-functional collaboration with other departments to achieve organizational goals.
  • Lead succession planning across the finance and accounting organization, building bench strength and clear development paths for key roles.

Requirements

  • Significant progressive accounting and finance leadership experience in real estate investment management, with direct oversight of property-level, fund-level, and corporate-level accounting.
  • Prior experience at a vertically integrated real estate owner-operator with multiple affiliated companies (e.g., property management, leasing, and construction affiliates) strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with capital raising, property/fund/corporate-level financing, and managing relationships with institutional capital partners (LPs, JV partners, and lenders).
  • CPA required.
  • Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm) preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Outstanding leadership skills, with a track record of building, training and mentoring high-performing teams and leading succession planning.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to hear well enough to communicate via phone or in person to all internal and external customers.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Normal daily physical activities to include walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
  • Must be able to read reports and use computer, phone and other general office equipment.
  • Must be able to perform job functions outdoors, in all weather conditions.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Must be able to climb stairs, climb a ladder and walk in construction sites.

Skills

  • Financial Strategy
  • Financial Planning
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Budgeting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Tax Strategy
  • Entity Structuring
  • REIT Tax Considerations
  • Partnership Tax Considerations
  • GAAP Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Capital Raising
  • Investor Relations
  • Capital Partner Relations
  • Due Diligence
  • Financing
  • Treasury Management
  • Cash Management
  • Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Audit Strategy
  • Team Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Succession Planning

Location

  • New York City

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Executive
  • Leadership

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • MBA a plus
  • CPA required

Salary/Compensations

  • $300,000 - $400,000

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, carried interest, and the opportunity for quarterly, performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans with a very generous employer contribution.
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Ability to work from home one day a week.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a dynamic and expanding organization.

About the Company

  • Founded in 2014, Greenbrook Partners is a technology-driven, vertically integrated, institutional-quality real estate investment manager.
  • The company invests primarily in New York City multifamily assets across two strategies: value-add and core/core-plus.
  • Greenbrook has grown into one of the largest private multifamily owners in New York City, with a 150-person team overseeing a portfolio of 450+ properties and 2,100+ apartment units concentrated across Brooklyn and Queens.
  • Since inception, the company has raised more than $1.5 billion of equity from institutional capital partners.
  • Through its affiliates, the company provides property management, leasing and construction services to bring a luxury experience to its tenants while maximizing value for its investors.