Chief Financial Officer

MAXUS PROPERTIES LLC•North Kansas City, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Maxus Properties is seeking a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) based in its North Kansas City office. Reporting directly to the CEO / Chairman, the CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and a trusted advisor to ownership. The role provides strategic guidance on financial performance, operational efficiency, capital management, risk, and long-term business planning, with a primary focus on multifamily real estate operations. The CFO will strengthen the company’s financial infrastructure through improved reporting, standardized processes, technology optimization, and automation. The role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on execution, including developing high-performing finance and accounting teams, maintaining strong controls and accountability, and translating financial information into recommendations that support profitability, efficiency, and long-term value.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible financial or accounting experience, including significant senior leadership responsibility.
Experience with multifamily property management financial operations or comparable real estate portfolio financial management.
Comprehensive knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
Strong understanding of NOI, property operating expenses, financial performance analysis, and portfolio profitability.
Experience leading accounting or finance teams and collaborating with executive leadership.
Demonstrated ability to improve financial processes, strengthen accountability, and implement organizational improvements.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Advanced proficiency with financial reporting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation and/or MBA.
Previous experience as a CFO, Vice President of Finance, Controller, or comparable financial executive.
Direct multifamily real estate financial leadership experience.
Experience with commercial real estate financial operations, leasing economics, capital planning, or investment analysis.
Experience with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and financial due diligence.
Familiarity with RealPage/OneSite or comparable property management financial systems.
Experience implementing financial reporting automation, business intelligence tools, performance dashboards, and process improvements.
Experience communicating with ownership groups, investors, and financial institutions.

Responsibilities

Provide financial leadership and strategic guidance to ownership and executive leadership, and develop financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives and long-term growth.
Evaluate business opportunities, financial risks, capital investments, and strategic initiatives; translate financial information into actionable recommendations and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Oversee financial performance across the real estate portfolio, primarily multifamily operations, including NOI, revenue, expenses, occupancy-related trends, cash flow, and property profitability.
Lead corporate and property-level budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning; establish reporting standards, performance metrics, and variance analysis; partner with operations leaders to improve results.
Evaluate the financial impact and return on investment of operational initiatives, staffing decisions, and process improvements, and strengthen financial accountability through timely reporting and follow-through.
Oversee accounting, financial reporting, treasury, cash management, financial controls, audits, tax coordination, compliance, liquidity, financial obligations, and risk management.
Build and develop a finance and accounting organization with clear responsibilities, effective delegation, and accountability.
Modernize financial reporting, accounting workflows, and internal processes; identify and implement automation that improves accuracy, data integrity, efficiency, and reporting speed.
Maximize existing financial and property management systems, develop dashboards and executive reporting tools, and establish consistent accounting practices and processes across the organization.
Oversee financial planning for acquisitions, dispositions, capital improvements, and expansion; evaluate financing strategies, debt, loan maturities, covenant compliance, liquidity, and capital requirements.
Maintain relationships with lenders, banks, and other financial partners; provide financial analysis, due diligence, and recommendations on investments and business opportunities.
Support financial integration and planning for property acquisitions and management transitions, and advise on capital expenditure priorities, investment returns, and long-term financial implications.
Oversee accurate and timely reporting to ownership groups, investors, lenders, and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with partnership agreements, loan covenants, and reporting obligations.
Explain financial performance, material variances, capital requirements, and potential risks; support investor communications and strengthen transparency and consistency in financial reporting.
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team; collaborate with executive leadership and operational departments; communicate financial results and recommendations to financial and nonfinancial audiences.
Promote accountability, professionalism, continuous improvement, and sound financial decision-making while balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution.