REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Finance delivers financial knowledge to support decision-making at Kilbourne Group. The Director of Finance acts as a business partner providing guidance to internal development and operations teams and aids leadership with making investment decisions. The role includes analyzing and making recommendations on a variety of real estate investment projects, operational initiatives, revenue management opportunities and strategic initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCITONS
- Develop, implement, and maintain an effective planning and analysis capability that will provide senior management with appropriate analytical tools to establish goals and measure performance of the Kilbourne companies and various private equity funds
- Manage the regular communications for project and corporate financial and operational performance trends, historical and forecasted, using appropriate metrics.
- Manage the banking relationships and liquidity. Coordinate the capital and operational spending review process for the company.
- Variance analysis and reporting of analysis related to budget versus actual results.
- Compile, analyze, interpret, summarize, and communicate financial and project data to create models and tools for budgeting, analytic review, cost standardization, comparative analyses, financial status updates, risk assessment, and decision making considering the company’s strategic goals
- Develop integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, pro forma statements, and presentations
- Create and manage the budget plan for the Kilbourne Companies and Funds
- Analyze actual results in comparison to plans and forecasts, monitoring variances and recommending actions
- Develop the fund model and project finance modeling to forecast liquidity and growth
- Facilitate the development and implementation of best practice system integration options for the various business units
- Other duties as assigned
ACCOUNTABILITY
Financial Strategy & Planning
- Develop and oversee financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Guide budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
- Provide actionable financial analysis to leadership.
- Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs.
Budgeting & Cost Management
- Oversee preparation and management of organizational budgets.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising operational goals.
- Monitor expenditures against budget.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, laws, and internal policies.
- Identify and communicate financial risks.
- Oversee audits and ensure proper internal controls.
Treasury & Cash Management
- Manage banking relationships, and liquidity.
- Optimize working capital and liquidity.
team Leadership & Development
- Lead the finance team.
- Set performance expectations and ensure professional development.
Stakeholder Communication
- Present financial insights to executive leadership, board members, and investors.
- Translate complex financial information into understandable recommendations.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance
- 5 to 8 years of progressively responsible experience in commercial real estate or financial analysis preferred
Competency
- Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs.
- Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Maintains confidentiality; Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
- Dependability/Initiative – Follow instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Judgement – Exhibits sound and accurate judgement; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plan work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
- Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
- Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.