Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Los Angeles Area, CA (Hybrid) | Multi-State Operations

Lead Finance Strategy for a Growing International Real Estate & Investment Platform

An established international real estate investment and asset management organization is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its U.S. finance organization during a period of significant growth and expansion.

This executive leadership role offers a unique opportunity to oversee multi-entity operations, support new market expansion initiatives, lead M&A activities, and partner closely with senior executives across North America and Asia. The CFO will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening operational infrastructure, and driving long-term business performance.

What You'll Do

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute financial strategies that support business growth and expansion.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and cash flow management.
• Provide financial insights, risk assessments, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Establish and enhance governance, internal controls, and financial policies.

Multi-Entity Financial Management

• Oversee accounting, reporting, treasury, and financial operations across multiple legal entities and investment structures.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Manage consolidated reporting for domestic and international stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.

Real Estate & Investment Finance

• Support acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing activities, and development projects.
• Oversee financial modeling, investment performance analysis, and capital allocation decisions.
• Manage investor reporting and distribution processes for real estate investment vehicles.

Corporate Development & M&A

• Lead financial due diligence for acquisitions and strategic investments.
• Assess financial, operational, and tax risks associated with transactions.
• Drive post-acquisition integration efforts, including financial systems, controls, and reporting structures.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor accounting and finance professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to improve business processes and operational efficiency.

Growth & Expansion Initiatives

• Support expansion into new geographic markets and business ventures.
• Establish scalable financial infrastructure and reporting frameworks.
• Evaluate and implement process automation and technology enhancements.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive finance, accounting, audit, or corporate finance experience.
• working experience in real estate industry
• Executive-level leadership experience overseeing multi-entity financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate governance practices.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and financial planning.
• Business-level fluency in both English and Japanese.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience within real estate, private equity, investment management, or asset management sectors.
• Exposure to international organizations and cross-border reporting environments.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and integration activities.
• Familiarity with ERP and financial reporting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.

Why Join Us?

• Executive leadership role with significant strategic influence.
• Opportunity to help shape the next phase of growth for a rapidly expanding organization.
• Exposure to international business operations and investment activities.
• Collaborative environment with direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

If you are a strategic finance leader who thrives in dynamic, growth-oriented environments and enjoys building scalable organizations, we encourage you to apply.