Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a current certification as a Certified Public Accountant required; a master's degree in business administration (MBA) preferred. Ongoing education in support of contemporary accounting and finance practices necessary to serve as a CFO.

EXPERIENCE: Ten or more years of demonstrated successful experience in conformity to the duties and responsibilities of this Job Description. commercial real estate experience  required. Public REIT accounting/finance experience a plus. Excellent verbal and writing communication skills as well as analytical and organizational proficiency. Experience in the utilization of Yardi Voyager financial systems required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Management and Strategy – Comprehend the business model, mission, and vision of company to make appropriate recommendations and financial decisions for the company as a whole. Ability to understand economic conditions and their influence or impact on executing the company's business plan and strategy. Effective communication of financial implications of the business model and strategy to others to assist them in making informed decisions.

Policies & Procedures - Monitor and ensure appropriate policies and procedures related to the Accounting and Finance Department and develop new policies where appropriate.  These policies and procedures are to assure accurate financial reporting, income tax reporting, audits, and interdepartmental cooperation and support of company goals.

Financial Accounting and Reporting – Direct and assure accuracy of the financial accounting and reporting of the company's operations per appropriate standards.  Direct the timely completion and review of annual budgets and the preparation and evaluation of performance against appropriate operating and capital budgets. Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate financial results internally to executive team and the Board of Managers. Understand and apply US GAAP in the preparation of financial statements and related footnotes for annual external audit.

Accounting and Finance Personnel – Direct and supervise subordinates according to Regency's policies and procedures.  

Analysis of Investments – Apply appropriate analysis of Regency's valuation of assets, potential investments, and dispositions. Understand and apply financial analysis techniques (including internal rate of return, discounted cash flow, income capitalization, etc.) to potential and actual investments and initiatives.

Fiduciary Responsibilities – monitor and assure the financial well -being of the company and its affiliates.

Loans, Financing, Equity and Capital Structure -

• Maintain a harmonious, professional and competent relationship with all financial and capital institutions and investors with whom Regency and its various properties and entities have association.
• Analyze, negotiate, and arrange the financing and refinancing of various properties owned and managed by Regency as well as any corporate level financing.
• Ensure compliance with the loan terms and covenants on financing maintained by Regency. Report any instances of non-compliance to the President and the Board and take action necessary to return to compliance.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of trends and opportunities in the field of finance and capital, which are in support of Regency's best interests.
• Periodically review Regency's capital structure of debt, equity and other financial instruments to assure optimum source and application of funding so to enhance returns while preserving the financial integrity of Regency and its affiliates.

Capital Management – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of industry specific financial contracts, terms, interest rates and capital markets to minimize and manage capital risks. Understands and implements capital raising efforts, including SEC regulated offerings and other private placements. Understand debt and equity structures, promotes, and waterfalls to maximize investor returns.

 Management Information Systems – Direct, supervise and optimize the management and maintenance of Regency's financial information systems.

 Miscellaneous -

• Represent the Accounting and Finance Department in Regency staff meetings, Executive Committee meetings, and Board meetings.
• Perform other financial functions that may occur during the day-to-day operation of the corporate office.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• All conduct shall be in compliance with the Regency Employee Handbook and Policies and Procedures Manual, as amended from time to time.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:  High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Yardi financial systems. Attention to detail and accuracy a must. High degree of judgement and problem-solving skills required. Must be self-directed and independent in work habits and comfortable with a high degree of accountability and autonomy.