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VP of Finance Hutton Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Treasury management M&A deal structure analysis Commercial real estate transactions Investment execution Equity financing Financing agreements CPA Financial model development Commercial loans Real estate development Talent management Talent development Team development Managing financial analysis teams Financial strategy recommendations Capital structure management Relationship management Directing treasury operations Cash management Real estate investors Debt management Practicing in the securities industry Master of Business Administration Financial markets knowledge
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Vice President of Finance We are seeking a strategic, results-driven finance executive with the vision to architect enterprise capital strategy and the operating muscle to execute against a high-volume, multi-asset-class development pipeline. The ideal candidate is a relationship-oriented leader with deep capital markets fluency, a roll-up-the-sleeves work ethic, and a genuine passion for real estate. They will build and lead a high-performing capital markets and finance team, develop talent at every level, and serve as a trusted partner to the CEO, CIO, and CFO on matters of capital structure, liquidity, and long-term value creation. The Vice President of Finance will own enterprise capital markets strategy across a robust and rapidly growing development pipeline spanning single-tenant retail, multi-tenant retail, shopping center retail, self-storage, and multi-family. All new loan activity supporting that pipeline—from term sheet through closing—falls under this role's purview, alongside the active management of the existing 300+ loan portfolio (renewals, extensions, modifications, refinances, and payoffs). They will lead executive-level negotiations with lenders and joint venture partners; cultivate top-tier relationships across a network of 75+ banks; and partner closely with the acquisitions and dispositions, legal, accounting, IT, real estate, property management, development, and construction teams to ensure capital strategy is fully aligned with operational execution and enterprise growth objectives. Requirements and Essential Functions:
12-15+ years of progressive Commercial Real Estate finance and capital markets experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role with direct accountability for enterprise capital strategy and high-volume loan execution Demonstrated experience financing a diversified product mix across single-tenant retail, multi-tenant retail, shopping centers, self-storage, and/or multi-family; comfort moving fluidly between asset classes is essential MBA, CFA, or CPA strongly preferred; prior experience at a bank, balance-sheet lender, developer, REIT, or institutional sponsor highly valued Build, lead, and develop a high-performing capital markets and finance team—including the Director of Finance, Director of Finance, and treasury and capital markets analysts—setting standards for analytical rigor, accountability, throughput, and customer service Own all new loan activity supporting the active development pipeline—from deal screening and term sheet through diligence, documentation, and closing—across single-tenant, multi-tenant, shopping center retail, self-storage, and multi-family projects Serve as the executive accountable for the active management of the 300+ loan portfolio, including renewals, extensions, modifications, refinances, and payoffs Lead executive-level negotiation of term sheets, loan documents, intercreditor arrangements, and bespoke structured financings; bring deep command of pricing models, covenant architecture, and downside protections Direct treasury strategy across the portfolio—liquidity management, debt maturity laddering, interest rate exposure, and the refinance pipeline—to optimize cost of capital and protect the balance sheet Cultivate and own executive-level relationships with senior leaders at 75+ banks, balance-sheet lenders, joint venture partners, and institutional capital providers Lead the documentation and procurement of equity, preferred equity, structured debt, and other corporate capital markets transactions in support of growth and recapitalization initiatives Oversee the appraisal program—setting standards for accuracy, methodology, and turnaround—and translate valuation outcomes into capital deployment decisions communicated directly to project teams and executives Serve as a voting voice in weekly investment committee, acquisitions/dispositions, and construction loan/land closing meetings; align capital availability and pricing with deal pipeline and corporate priorities Build and maintain enterprise reporting infrastructure covering loan portfolio status, lender capacity, comparable transaction data, appraisal tracking, and lender relationship activity—with a regular reporting cadence to the CEO and CIO Partner with the CEO and CIO on M&A, joint venture structuring, and other strategic transactions, including diligence oversight and capital markets execution Demonstrated track record of delivering exceptional service to internal and external partners, with the executive presence to represent the company to lenders, investors, partners, and counterparties Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location:
In person
