Head of Finance & Accounting/Controller

Offshore CFO (Multifamily Real Estate) — Job Description Overview We are hiring a CFO to lead the finance and accounting function for a U. S. -based multifamily owner/operator.

This role owns financial statements, monthly close, cash management, budgeting/forecasting, reporting, and controls across multiple properties and entities. The right candidate is tech-forward and excited to modernize finance through automation, AI, and APIdriven integrations.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly close & financial statements: Own timely, accurate close and delivery of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow with supporting schedules. Reconciliations & controls: Ensure complete bank/GL reconciliations, AR/AP tie-outs, accruals, prepaids, CIP/fixed assets, intercompany, and documented processes.

Management reporting: Produce property/portfolio reporting including budget vs. actual, variance explanations, and key operating KPIs. Cash management: Maintain daily cash visibility and a rolling 13-week cash forecast; manage payment cadence, approvals, reserves, and liquidity planning.

Budgeting & forecasting: Lead annual budgets and reforecasts (revenue, payroll, utilities, repairs, insurance, taxes, CapEx). CapEx / renovation tracking: Track project budgets, spend, and ROI support (CIP and unit-level economics as applicable).

Lender / compliance support: Manage covenant reporting, lender deliverables, and coordination with CPAs/tax/audit teams.

Section 8 / Housing Authority & municipal compliance: Support affordable housing reporting and compliance (as applicable), including coordination with Housing Authorities/cities, audits, and required documentation.

Team leadership: Lead and develop offshore accounting staff (AP/AR/accountants); set SOPs, close calendar, and review standards. Tech/automation leadership: Implement and optimize workflows using AI tools, automation, and API connections across property management, accounting, reporting, and data pipelines.

Requirements

(Must-Have) Minimum 8+ year