Chief Financial Officer

Senior Vice President Of Finance

Reporting to the company's President, the Senior Vice President of Finance is the top financial executive (CFO) responsible for overseeing all financial, accounting, and risk management functions across a diverse portfolio of businesses operating within an island-based organization. This role provides strategic direction, financial stewardship, and operational oversight in alignment with the company's mission and long-term objectives.

The position requires a seasoned financial executive with strong analytical capability, business acumen, and the ability to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.

• Join a financially rock-solid organization with deep-reserve backing and a sustainable funding model operating from a position of strength, not constraint.
• Lead the finance function for a uniquely integrated, Hawaii-based entity that combines real-world operations, preservation/conservation focus, and diversified business lines under one umbrella.
• Work in a "mission-meets-business" environment where your financial leadership supports both long-term stewardship and commercial success—a rare blend of purpose and scale.
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership and ownership, shaping financial systems, risk strategies, and capital allocation decisions across multiple operating entities.
• Leverage best-in-class resources to design modern, effective financial and control systems, build high-performing teams, and create lasting organizational value.
• Experience a dynamic setting where collaboration spans hospitality, utilities, construction, land management, and related industries offering a level of complexity few finance roles can match.

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and long-term sustainability.
• Serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team on financial planning, capital allocation, and strategic decision‑making.
• Balance strategic foresight with operational discipline to drive growth and organizational stability.

• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for all entities.
• Deliver insightful analysis of financial performance, identifying trends and recommending actions.
• Partner with department leaders to ensure financial goals support operational objectives.

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting, including compliance with public utility and tax authorities.
• Maintain strong internal controls and adherence to financial regulations.

• Manage cash flow, funding, and liquidity to support operations and capital projects.
• Oversee banking relationships, financial forecasting, and currency management.
• Communicate funding needs and forecasts proactively with ownership.

• Lead the corporate insurance program, ensuring comprehensive coverage and risk mitigation.
• Negotiate policy terms, manage renewals, and oversee claims resolution in collaboration with brokers and carriers.
• Review vendor and contractor contracts to confirm appropriate insurance coverage and limits.

• Oversee internal controls and risk management processes to ensure financial integrity across all operations.
• Collaborate with internal audit and compliance functions to identify, assess, and mitigate risk.

• Lead and mentor a team of 15 [including Controller and Director of Finance], fostering growth, accountability, and collaboration.
• Promote a culture of ethical leadership, transparency, and continuous improvement.

• Partner across all business units to support decision‑making and financial clarity.
• Represent ownership in reviewing financial and operational performance of managed hospitality and real estate assets.
• Provide clear, actionable communication of financial results and strategic insights to executive leadership.

• Serve as executive…