Deputy CFO

Deputy CFO Location:

Wilmington, NC Tribute Companies is seeking a Deputy CFO to serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and be involved with all accounting, finance, and legal functions of all divisions of the company: Construction, Development, and Property Management.

Areas of Responsibility Accounting :

Play a central role in the development and oversight of divisional accounting processes, as performed by accounting staff, to include TB review, periodic reporting, and projections. Direct responsibility for global corporate forecasting and financial analysis. Lead the development, review, and ongoing enhancement of internal control processes across the company.

Finance :

Lead and oversee financial due diligence related to real estate transactions, to include sales/acquisitions, financing, investing, and leasing.

Legal :

Work with outside legal counsel in drafting and reviewing all legal documents, to include real estate purchase and sale contracts, commercial leases, and any and all agreements related to real estate construction and development.

Tax :

Work with outside tax advisors and preparers on annual tax compliance work and projections. Develop and recommend tax-advantaged strategies in the real estate realm. What we are looking for The right candidate will bring a strong mix of finance and accounting experience, reporting discipline, and practicality. This person should be comfortable working with senior leadership as well as key outside professionals, while also taking ownership of day-to-day accounting and reporting functions. Candidates should have : Experience working with accounting systems, financial reporting, and management information The accounting and finance fluency to work effectively with both the CFO and division Controllers and accountants A solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, reconciliations, internal controls, and reporting The ability to lead improvements to systems and workflows in a growing, real-world operating environment Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Experience with Yardi, Premier, or similar systems is strongly preferred. Familiarity with real estate construction, development, and management is preferred. Experience helping accounting teams modernize legacy processes will be especially relevant. Summary This role offers the opportunity to step into a visible, high-level position with immediate meaningful impact. This person will work closely with senior leadership, help improve how the company manages financial information, and play a major part in modernizing reporting, systems, and internal efficiency across the business. Opportunities for advancement within the company are available and intentional for this role.

Benefits:

Cigna Medical Insurance for less than $40/month for individual coverage. Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability 401k

Retirement Planning:

3% full match + 50% match on 4%-5%. 11 Paid Holidays (including a Floating Holiday of your choice), Vacation & Sick Time. Welcome Child Stipend $50,000 Group-Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability. Additional Insurance Options available.

Pay :

The pay for this opportunity can vary and may range anywhere from $150,000 to $250,000 annually. The base compensation rate will vary based on education, experience, skills, and geographic location, as applicable.

Join Us:

Tribute Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Tribute Companies does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Eligibility rules and restrictions vary by benefit and/or Tribute perks. For additional details on individual plans, perks, benefits, or policies, please reach out to HR at hr@tributecompanies.com.