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Director Of Finance, Real Estate

Lupoli

Lawrence, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Balance Sheet, Billing, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Skills, Business Support, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Cash Flow, Cash Management, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Construction, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Depreciation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Financial Metrics, Financial Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Fixed Asset Management, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statements, Insurance, Leadership, Liquidity, Loans, Management Reporting, Mentoring, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Property Tax, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Reconciliation, Rental Listings, Rentals, Reporting Skills, Revenue Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Scalable System Development, Tax Regulations, Tax Returns, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Lawrence, MA
POSTED
24 days ago

Description

Position Summary

Lupoli Companies is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Finance - Real Estate to lead the financial operations of its commercial, residential, mixed-use, and development real estate portfolio.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, and working closely with Asset Management and Property Operations, this role serves as a key business partner responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, lender compliance, and financial strategy across multiple entities. The Director of Finance will lead a team of 5-8 accounting professionals, drive process improvements, and help support the continued growth of the company's real estate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Partner with the Vice President of Finance to drive financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for the real estate portfolio.
  • Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support executive decision-making, investments, and portfolio performance.
  • Monitor cash flow, capital expenditures, and key financial metrics to identify opportunities for growth and operational efficiency.

Financial Management

  • Oversee all financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance across multiple real estate entities.
  • Ensure the accuracy of financial statements, NOI reporting, lease accounting, CAM reconciliations, lender reporting, and development accounting.
  • Maintain strong internal controls, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting standards.

Leadership & Business Partnership

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5-8 accounting and finance professionals.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Asset Management, Property Management, Development, and Operations to support business objectives.
  • Drive process improvements, optimize Yardi ERP, and enhance financial reporting capabilities.
  • Build scalable financial processes that support the continued growth of the real estate portfolio.

Technical

  • Execute month-end close checklists for all real estate entities.
  • Prepare monthly financial and management reporting, including property-level income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, NOI reporting, occupancy reports, and rent roll reporting.
  • Analyze financial statements and management reports, including detailed variance analysis.
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain monthly rolling forecasts.
  • Review and improve real estate accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Oversee AP, AR, tenant billing, GL, bank and intercompany reconciliations, and CAM reconciliations.
  • Ensure accurate lease accounting, revenue recognition, escalations, and percentage rent calculations.
  • Oversee CAPEX tracking, construction/development accounting, fixed assets, depreciation, debt schedules, lender reporting, covenant compliance, property tax, insurance, accruals, and corporate allocations.
  • Maintain appropriate internal controls and segregation of duties.
  • Monitor liquidity, property-level cash flow, and working capital across real estate entities.
  • Support third-party tax preparers and auditors with federal, state, and local compliance.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 7-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with a strong emphasis in commercial real estate required.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing accounting or finance teams.
  • Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
  • Experience with multi-entity organizations and commercial real estate accounting.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably Yardi or a comparable property management platform.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills with the ability to influence business decisions.

Preferred

  • Experience with commercial, residential, mixed-use, and development portfolios.

Why Join Lupoli Companies?

  • Report directly to the Vice President of Finance and partner with executive leadership.
  • Lead the financial strategy and performance of a diverse commercial, residential, mix-use, and development real estate portfolio.
  • Make a meaningful impact within a growing, entrepreneurial organization where your ideas, leadership, and financial expertise directly influence business decisions.
  • Enjoy a collaborative environment with executive visibility, cross-functional leadership opportunities, and long-term career growth.
  • Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, and long-term growth potential.

About the Company

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