Metro Development Group Looking for Vice President Finance at Tampa, FL Full Time

Company Background

The company is an innovative real estate developer that specializes in residential land development and master planned communities throughout Central Florida. Their portfolio includes more that 60,000 lots across 70 communities, valuing at over $2 billion. They are passionate about building communities with innovative technology and world-class amenities. they are experiencing unparalleled growth and are seeking dynamic team members continuing to revolutionize their marketing.

Summary of Position

As an integral part of the company’s team, the Director of Finance and Investor Relations is responsible for leading projects and corporate financing initiatives. The position manages the company’s financing processes, including modeling debt management, forecasting and performance analysis. Additionally, The Director of Finance is directly involved in complex real estate development transactions and will be the key player in the coordinating and synthesizing information for the cross-functional team responsible for securing, closing, and executing these projects. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will also work closely with the Chief Executive Officer.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct budgeting and forecasting and processes for all new development projects, and work with Controller to ensure corporate forecasting includes most recent information.
• Perform modeling and financial analysis for all new projects, and performance analysis for all existing properties and projects.
• Provide proactive advice to Executive management on real estate related projects/program performance, cost trends, early warnings, and savings opportunities.
• Support Capital Management budget including ROI analysis, forms processing, analytical support across all developments of the company.
• Responsible for compliance and reporting functions related to the investors and supporting financial control processes and reconciliations as required.
• Interpret legal agreement language and critical financial details.
• Identify risks and opportunities vs the original project budgets and annual budgets.
• Management of consolidated investor and property reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Manage Process for management fee billings.
• Manage preparation of schedules for all capital calls and distributions activities and all other related activities.
• Management team of internal analysts to complete necessary reporting on time with a high degree of accuracy.
• Manage investor relation activities, upgrade existing communication materials, and serve as a single point of contact for investors across all investments.
• Assist CFO with supporting financial control processes and reconciliations as required and lead team on varied ad hoc analysis projects.
• Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, and identifying opportunities for process improvements, while maintaining proper controls and compliance with internal/external policies.
• Complete financial analysis on ad hoc project/requests as assigned including cross training as required.

Qualifications

• Undergrad in Finance and/or Accounting
• 6-10 years of progressive experience in Real Estate Finance, Commercial Banking, or Private Equity
• Track record of impacting the bottom line and proactively improving process and adding value to strategy and decision-making
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to design/build complex models
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
• Highly critical and analytical personality. The ability to analyze and communicate key financial information is crucial.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with key stakeholders (internally and externally)
• Must be able to excel in cross collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Ability to thrive in fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• Strong ambition to advance through dedicated work and a desire to learn.