Vice President of Finance

CRE Recruiting•Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

We are a private equity-backed real estate services platform focused on consolidating and scaling a network of high-performing, transaction-oriented businesses. With a disciplined acquisition strategy and a focus on operational execution, we are building an integrated platform that prioritizes financial rigor, talent-driven growth, and long-term value creation. The company is entering a significant growth phase and seeks a finance executive capable of building institutional-grade infrastructure from the ground up. The Vice President of Finance will serve as the senior financial executive of the operating company, assuming full responsibility for accounting, reporting, compensation systems, budgeting, cash flow management, and post-acquisition integration. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role, ideally suited for a candidate with a strong accounting foundation and prior experience in transaction-driven, service-based businesses. The position requires not only technical expertise but also the ability to operate independently, implement scalable processes, and maintain precision in a lean environment. As the business scales, this role will be central to ensuring financial discipline, reporting integrity, and investor readiness.'

Requirements

Minimum if 8 years in finance and accounting, with at least 2-4 years in a senior leadership role
Proven track record transitioning from cash to accrual accounting
Direct experience integrating acquisitions into a centralized financial operation
Preference for experience in real estate services or similarly structured, transaction-heavy, service-oriented business
Comprehensive understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Proficiency in KPI development and financial performance analysis
Experience managing commission-based compensation structures
Advanced modeling, forecasting, and Excel capabilities
Familiarity with systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage Intacct, Gusto, Spiff, and related platforms

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Oversee all core finance and accounting functions
Perform daily bank and transaction reconciliations to ensure real-time cash tracking and early detection of discrepancies
Manage the monthly close process and produce GAAP-compliant financial statements
Lead the transition from cash to accrual accounting, establishing company-wide financial controls and policies
Develop and maintain sophisticated KPIs and performance dashboards to support decision-making and drive accountability across the business
Build internal reporting tools to provide performance insights by business unit, geography, and revenue contributor
Design and maintain systems for calculating and disbursing commission-based compensation
Ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance in all compensation-related processes
Structure compensation frameworks that support profitability, retention, and growth
Build and maintain the company's operating budget and dynamic forecasting models
Manage real-time and forward-looking cash flow tracking to inform capital planning and decision-making
Deliver financial analysis to support strategic planning and operational execution
Identify and implement scalable financial systems, including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and commission tracking platforms
Standardize financial operations across all business lines
Integrate acquired companies into the financial structure, ensuring continuity in reporting, compliance, and systems alignment
Manage all tax, payroll, and regulatory reporting obligations
Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure audit readiness and mitigate financial risk
Maintain compliance with labor classifications and compensation-related regulations
Personally manage all finance and accounting functions in the early phase
Oversee external vendors including bookkeeping, tax advisory, and audit firms
Build internal capacity over time as complexity and transaction volume increase