Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Property Management Experience Required

Our client, a well-established property management company in Mount Kisco, NY seeks a highly motivated and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a strong background in the property management industry. This role requires a leader who is equally comfortable setting strategic financial goals and directly managing day-to-day financial operations. The CFO will be deeply involved in financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and operational finance, ensuring the company maintains strong financial health while optimizing cost efficiencies. This hands-on position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to driving organizational success through meticulous attention to detail and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic and Hands-On Financial Leadership:

• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s long-term business objectives in property management.
• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow management to ensure financial stability.
• Provide real-time financial insights and analysis to senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and directly overseeing their resolution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, investors, and key stakeholders.
  
  

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Prepare and oversee the creation of accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring hands-on involvement in data verification and report generation.
• Ensure compliance with property management-specific financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting standards.
• Manage external audits, coordinating schedules, preparing data, and resolving auditor queries.
• Oversee property tax filings, regulatory submissions, and other compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with lease accounting standards (ASC 842) and tenant financial obligations.
  
  

Operational Financial Management:

• Maintain direct oversight of budgeting, cash flow, and property-specific financial tracking.
• Monitor and manage property-related receivables, payables, and financial transactions to ensure stability.
• Implement and refine internal controls to safeguard assets and maintain the integrity of financial data.
• Take a hands-on approach to maintaining the general ledger, reviewing journal entries, and performing reconciliations.
• Oversee the financial implications of maintenance and capital improvement projects to ensure budget compliance.
  
  

Treasury and Risk Management:

• Actively manage cash flow, credit facilities, and investment strategies to optimize liquidity.
• Identify financial risks and personally oversee the development of mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with insurance providers to ensure adequate coverage and proactively address risk management concerns.
• Evaluate and manage financial exposure related to lease defaults, vacancies, and tenant credit risk.
  
  

Leadership and Team Development:

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team, working closely with staff to resolve challenges and improve processes.
• Provide direct support for accounting operations when necessary.
• Partner with property managers and operations teams to align financial goals with business objectives.
  
  

Payroll and Benefits Administration:

• Oversee payroll processing with a detailed focus on accuracy and compliance with labor laws and agreements.
• Manage updates to payroll systems for salary changes, benefits, and new hires, actively resolving discrepancies.
• Reconcile payroll figures with accounting records, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
  
  

Property Management Financial Oversight:

• Provide detailed, hands-on financial oversight for property management operations, including revenue tracking, lease accounting, and expense management.
• Collaborate with property managers to ensure compliance, resolve cost variances, and maintain budget alignment.
• Develop and refine systems for managing financial reporting, vendor payments, and occupancy-based revenue tracking.
• Implement financial performance tracking for multi-property portfolios to optimize profitability.
• Oversee rent collection strategies, lease negotiations, and tenant payment structuring to maximize revenue.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a CFO or equivalent role.
• Hands-on expertise in property management financial operations, including rent roll analysis, lease accounting, and financial compliance.
• Proficiency with financial software such as QuickBooks, Yardi, MRI, and property management accounting tools.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, balancing strategic leadership with operational execution.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Direct experience with property management financial workflows, including rent collection and operational expense tracking.
• In-depth knowledge of property tax laws, regulatory compliance, and financial structures specific to property management.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for hands-on financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data validation.
• Strong understanding of CAM reconciliations, lease abstracts, and financial reporting for multi-tenant properties.
• Experience in tenant improvement budgeting, capital expenditure planning, and facilities cost management.
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned CFO with property management expertise to lead a dynamic financial team and drive financial performance in a growing organization.

The compensation for this position ranges from $250,000.00 - $325,000.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O’Connor Davies TalentConnect (“PKFOD TalentConnect”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD TalentConnect recruiters, partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Please be reminded, PKFOD TalentConnect is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD TalentConnect.