Chief Financial Officer – Hospitality & Real Estate

Garman Partners

Chief Financial Officer – Hospitality & Real Estate

Des Moines, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Overview

    A well-established, vertically integrated hospitality and real estate organization is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team. This individual will oversee all financial operations across a diverse portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and multi-family properties. The CFO will play a key role in shaping long-term financial strategy, optimizing capital structure, and ensuring strong fiscal governance as the company continues to expand.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead all financial functions including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
    • Manage banking relationships, treasury operations, and debt financing strategies.
    • Oversee multi-entity financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance.
    • Direct capital allocation, asset management, and investment planning to support organizational growth.
    • Mentor and develop the finance and accounting team to align with organizational goals and performance standards.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
    • 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including multi-entity oversight.
    • Proven expertise in debt structuring, treasury management, and capital strategy.
    • Strong background in hospitality, real estate, or other asset-heavy industries preferred.
    • Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills with a hands-on management approach.