Job Location : Chicago,IL, USA
Head, Finance
About the Company
Accomplished real estate private equity debt fund
IndustryReal Estate
TypePrivately Held
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Head of Finance to take on a pivotal leadership role, providing strategic support for a range of financial activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing fund accounting and reporting, managing third-party administrators, and leading treasury functions, including liquidity, capital calls, and distributions. This role also involves supporting deal activity such as acquisitions, dispositions, and financing, and requires the ability to foster strong cross-functional partnerships, particularly between finance and other business teams. The Head of Finance will be expected to lead and manage a distributed finance team, drive process improvements, and ensure seamless operations with external partners. Applicants for the Head of Finance position at the company should have a minimum of 20 years' experience in accounting and finance, with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. A background that includes a blend of public accounting, preferably from a Big 4 firm, and in-house leadership experience is essential. The role demands a proven track record of increasing responsibilities and leading high-performing teams, as well as strong people management and mentorship abilities. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, organized, and possess excellent planning skills. They should be driven, goal-oriented, and able to thrive in high-pressure environments, with the ability to contribute to broader firm initiatives and share insights across various finance teams.
Hiring Manager TitleCFO
Travel PercentLess than 10%
Functions