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CFO - Chief Financial Officer
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Robert Half
Harrison, NY (In Person)
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Description We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide interim financial leadership for our client in the Westchester, NY area. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a senior finance executive who manage cash flow, document procedures and have a knowledge transfer with the outgoing CFO. The role will also partner closely with development teams on requisition-related work while bringing structure, oversight, and strategic guidance to the broader finance function.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the finance function in an interim executive capacity, providing direction, oversight, and decision support across the organization.
- Design, document, and implement standard operating procedures that improve consistency, accountability, and efficiency within financial processes.
- Manage and review requisition activity in close collaboration with developers to support construction and project funding needs.
- Oversee capital planning and financial stewardship for development-related initiatives, helping align resources with business priorities.
- Use Yardi to monitor financial activity, maintain accurate records, and support reporting for real estate development operations.
- Supervise and mentor a small finance team, including direct oversight of two reports, while setting clear expectations and priorities.
- Deliver financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to leadership to support operational and strategic decisions.
- Contribute expertise in affordable housing finance structures, including Low Income Housing Tax Credit matters, when applicable to project needs. Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including service in a senior executive or CFO-level role.
- Strong background in creating and formalizing standard operating procedures within a finance or accounting environment.
- Demonstrated experience handling approved requisitions and coordinating financial workflows connected to development projects.
- Solid knowledge of capital management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
- Hands-on experience with Yardi is required.
- Experience in real estate development, construction, or new development environments is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs is a plus, but not required.
- Proven ability to lead teams effectively and work cross-functionally with developers and operational stakeholders.