Senior Property Accountant / Chief Financial Officer
Position : Chief Financial Officer
Work Hours : Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm CST, Full-time, Permanent
Pay Range : $3,000 - $4,000 USD / month (varies based on skill set and experience level)
Location of Search : South Africa, LATAM, or any region — Fully Remote
Company Overview : The company is a growing asset management firm specializing in multifamily assets, particularly affordable housing. With 100 apartments currently under management and plans for expansion into third-party property management.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the company’s overall financial strategy, ensuring strong budgeting, forecasting, and reporting frameworks that support growth and profitability.
- Partner closely with the Founder and leadership team to guide decisions on acquisitions, capital planning, and portfolio expansion.
- Provide strategic financial insights that drive operational efficiency and long-term value creation.
- Support day-to-day accounting operations, including data entry, reconciliations, payroll, payables, and receivables.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions for multiple entities and properties.
- Oversee financial operations after onboarding, including accounting, payroll, and reporting.
- Ensure accurate reconciliation and alignment between AppFolio and QuickBooks data.
- Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly financial reports for management and investors, highlighting key metrics, trends, and actionable insights.
- Lead budget preparation and variance analysis, monitoring performance against financial targets at both company and property levels.
- Track, analyze, and interpret financial data across all properties, including cash flow, rent collections, expenses, and maintenance costs.
- Take ownership of property-level financial performance, identifying inefficiencies, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for revenue optimization.
- Collaborate closely with the property management team to ensure financial practices align with operational goals.
- Prepare and deliver clear, insightful investor reports that summarize property performance and company financials.
- Maintain transparent, professional communication with investors, providing updates on financial results, forecasts, and key business developments.
- Optimize and streamline financial systems, reporting workflows, and automation tools to enhance efficiency.
- Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, financial regulations, and industry best practices.
- Implement new tools and dashboards to improve reporting accuracy and accessibility for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Excellent English communication skills.Bachelor’s Degree.7+ years related accounting / finance experience.Proven experience in real estate finance, preferably in property management.QuickBooks and property management platform experience required, ideally with AppFolio.End-to-end accounting experience, from bookkeeping to management reporting.Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills.Demonstrated ability to track, interpret, and act on financial data related to property operations.Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders and investors.Experience with real estate, property management, or construction clients preferred.Strong background in Excel-based financial modeling and analysis.Seniority Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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