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.