Accounting, Budgeting, Capital Markets, Cash Flow, Channel Strategies, Due Diligence, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Head of Finance, Investment Strategy, Investor Relations, Leadership, Loans, Negotiation Skills, Process Development, Real Estate, Relationship Management, Team Lead/Manager
INDUSTRY: Real Estate, Multi-Family
LOCATION: Midland, TX (Open to Relocation)
CONTEXT: Our client is a growing, values-driven organization, is actively seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their leadership team. The CFO will serve as a strategic partner to ownership, helping guide financial decisions, capital strategy, and long-term growth. This individual will build and lead the accounting/finance function, while also playing a critical role in capital raising, lender relationships, and investment strategy.
This is an ideal opportunity for a high-performing, entrepreneurial finance leader who thrives in a growth environment and enjoys building teams and systems from the ground up.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build, lead, and develop the accounting and finance team, establishing scalable processes and strong internal controls.
- Oversee all aspects of financial management, including reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow strategy.
- Lead debt structuring and financing strategies, optimizing capital stack and securing favorable lending terms.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with banks, lenders, and financial institutions.
- Partner with leadership on capital raising efforts, including investor communications and presentations.
- Provide financial insight and strategic guidance for real estate investments, including multi-family, portable housing, and related assets.
- Support acquisition and growth initiatives through financial modeling and due diligence.
- Build a high-performing, self-governing team culture—empowering leaders without micromanagement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader in a high-growth environment.
- Strong background in real estate, private equity, or investment-focused businesses.
- Deep understanding of debt structuring, capital markets, and financing strategies.
- Demonstrated success in raising capital and managing investor relationships.
- Experience negotiating with lenders and securing optimal financing terms.
- Track record of building and leading accounting/finance teams.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to operate both hands-on and at a high level.
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and execution.