Vice President, Finance

What You Will Do 

As the Vice President of Finance, reporting to the COO/CFO you will lead the execution of the Company's financial and capital strategy to support long-term growth, shareholder value, and execution of the Strategic Plan. You will guide investment decisions, capital deployment, financing strategy, and business expansion opportunities while providing forward-looking financial insight that drives confident decision-making across the organization. You'll oversee capital planning, liquidity, debt strategy, investment analysis, forecasting, and financial performance while building a high-performing finance function that supports scalable growth and strong market relationships.  

Why You Will Love Working at H.G. Fenton 

Strategic Business Impact 

Shape the future of a 120+ year-old company by influencing enterprise strategy, capital allocation, investment decisions, and long-term growth initiatives. Your analysis and recommendations will directly impact the direction of the business.  

Capital & Investment Leadership 

Lead financing, capital structure, liquidity planning, and investment strategy across a diversified real estate portfolio. You'll evaluate opportunities, guide capital deployment, and help maximize long-term shareholder value. 

Executive-Level Influence 

Partner directly with the CEO, COO, and Executive Team, to solve complex business challenges, evaluate opportunities, and make critical decisions that drive performance and growth.  

Growth & Innovation 

Evaluate new markets, business lines, and investment opportunities through disciplined analysis and strategic thinking. You'll have the opportunity to influence change, identify opportunities, and help expand the business in meaningful ways. 

Lead a High-Performing Team 

Build and develop a finance team focused on accountability, insight, operational excellence, and business partnership.  

A Role Designed for Impact 

This position is ideally suited for a leader who enjoys solving complex problems, managing multiple priorities, influencing others, and driving results in a dynamic environment where strategy and execution go hand in hand.  

What You'll Bring 

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.  

• 12-15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility for capital strategy, financing, and investment analysis.  

• Experience leading financial strategy within a real estate, development, investment, asset management, or similarly capital-intensive organization.  

• Proven success evaluating investments, managing capital structures, securing financing, and supporting growth initiatives.  

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, underwriting, and strategic planning capabilities 

• Ability to influence executive stakeholders and communicate complex financial concepts in a clear and actionable manner. 

• A naturally proactive, results-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.  

• Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to balance risk, opportunity, and long-term value creation.  

Benefits worth highlighting! 

• The total compensation range for this position is $230,000 - $340,000 (inclusive of annual incentive opportunity). Base pay may vary based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and demonstrated ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, and 40 hours of sick leave  

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage  
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing  
• Education reimbursement and sponsored training programs  
• Discounted apartment housing (15–20% off Fenton communities)  
• Onsite gym, Padres tickets, San Diego FC Tickets, team-building events, pet insurance discounts, and more.  

Our Compensation Philosophy  

Fenton’s goal is to ensure performance-based compensation that is motivating and competitive – and we adopt a pay-for-performance approach. 

About H.G. Fenton Company: 

We are a family-owned Real Estate Company born in San Diego, operating for over 100 years. Our largest and fastest-growing operations are in multifamily housing and commercial property management, where our purpose is to provide quality products and services that enable our customers to live well and our businesses to succeed. 

Through our commitment to our core values, we empower employees to make decisions that align with our culture, pioneer innovation, enhance the employee experience, promote professional development, and encourage work-life balance, ensuring our continued success for another 100 years. 

Equal Opportunity Employer   

H.G. Fenton is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please reach out to recruiting@hgfenton.com.