Chief Financial Officer

**Accounting/Finance and Reporting**:

- Ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting and operating systems with full protection of Cyber security.
- Hire staff such as Chartered Accountant as needed.
- Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data.
- Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.
- Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
- Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts, Cash Flow, and overhead cost allocation.
- Assure conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with US GAAP.
- Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits.
- Coordinate and strategize methods used to attain team goals and initiatives with directors and managers.

**Financial and Cash Management**:

- Manage the cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability and the maintenance of minimum required cash balances.
- Oversee weekly cash management, Accounts payables
- Maintain corporate banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
- Real Estate/Restaurant Accounting experience preferred.
- Previous experience managing accounting functions and groups.
- Experience in raising equity/debt from international banks.
- Background coordinating with I.T. staff to manage and/or upgrade accounting system.
- Systems implementation experience strongly preferred.
- Financial Management Background.
- Business Acumen.
- Articulate Communication.
- Proactive Leadership.
- Performance Management.
- Problem Solving.
- Strategic & Analytical Thinking.
- Quick Decision-Making.
- Highly adaptable to new environments or challenges.
- Yardi experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.