Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Real Estate Platform

Description

We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded CFO to work closely with the CEO and Board. This senior finance leader will drive capital strategy, oversee fund and corporate finance, and scale finance operations to support ambitious regional expansion. The role will also involve guiding major corporate decisions, implementing financial plans, and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.

• Manage treasury operations, including cash flow, bonding capacity, and liquidity frameworks.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, with focus on succession planning and capability building.
• Oversee AuM, NAV, and fund performance calculations.
• Support debt and equity capital raising activities and institutional-standard investor reporting.
• Collaborate across business segments to align financial and operational priorities.
• Manage accounting, tax, and treasury matters, leveraging internal and external advisors as needed.
• Support business development and investment decision-making, ensuring maximum project returns.
• Optimize capital structure to support business and fund growth.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Implement risk management strategies to inform decision-making.
• Ensure ESG financial disclosure and alignment with global reporting standards.
• Oversee internal and external reporting to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and review processes for projects.
• Ensure compliance with partnership agreements, regulatory requirements, and audits.
• Prepare and manage annual strategic and operational financial plans, including monthly and quarterly reviews.
• Ensure accurate and timely LP reporting, acting as a key counterpart for investor queries.
• Lead finance for fundraising, due diligence, investor reporting, and LP engagement.
• Manage capital calls, distributions, and fund-level liquidity, including credit facilities.
• Act as primary liaison to the Audit & Risk Committee, providing timely and accurate financial insights.
• Oversee the establishment of new funds and vehicles, ensuring optimal structures and governance.
• Oversee enterprise risk management frameworks for financial, operational, and governance risks.
• Perform strategic financial analysis to review performance and identify initiatives to enhance business outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative and performance-driven culture aligned with organizational strategy.
• Drive digitalization and automation of finance processes, including ERP upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with financial, tax, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

Requirements

EA License: 16S8131

• Strong knowledge of financial software, analytics, and international tax issues.
• Experience in real estate businesses providing investment management services to institutional investors across multiple markets in Asia, and exposure to third-party construction management.
• Own accountability for team outcomes and key deadlines.
• Experience in high-growth or private equity-backed environments.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; professional qualification such as CFA, CA, or CPA.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally as CFO or Deputy CFO.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance