SVP of Accounting & Finance

The company is an award-winning, fully integrated real estate development and investment firm with over 35 years of experience, based in Houston, Texas. Specializing in large-scale master-planned communities and mixed-use developments, the company creates extraordinary, highly amenitized communities that blend residential single-family homes with vibrant commercial, retail, and recreational spaces. The company’s faith-based culture is rooted in stewarding resources, cultivating relationships, and enriching lives through innovative design and robust lifestyle programming.

With a vertically integrated approach, they handle development, construction, brokerage, and property management, delivering projects on time and on budget across Northwest Houston, College Station, and surrounding areas.

As SVP, you will be a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CFO. The SVP will oversee all financial accounting operations, drive strategic financial planning, and ensure fiscal stability for the company’s residential and mixed-use development projects. This role requires an entrepreneurial leader with deep expertise in real estate accounting, finance, and mixed-use development to support the company’s growth objectives in a fast-paced, faith-driven environment.

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies to support the company’s growth in residential single-family and mixed-use town center developments.
• Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow modeling to ensure fiscal sustainability and alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to establish long-range financial objectives, strategies, and policies for residential and mixed-use projects.

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and industry regulations.
• Prepare and communicate accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to the executive team, board of directors, and stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Lead the underwriting process for residential single-family and mixed-use town center developments, including due diligence, feasibility analysis, and valuation.
• Develop and review cash flow models, investment analyses, and financial projections for proposed developments and acquisitions.
• Assess and mitigate financial risks associated with mixed-use projects, including market fluctuations and regulatory changes.

• Direct and mentor the finance and accounting team, fostering professional development and ensuring high performance in a collaborative, family-oriented environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, construction, and property management, to align financial goals with operational objectives.
• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, contributing to key decisions on acquisitions, partnerships, and project financing.

• Provide financial leadership for the mixed-use town center component, ensuring a balanced integration of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces to promote social interaction and community engagement.
• Monitor and optimize the financial performance of mixed-use assets, including retail and commercial leasing, to maximize returns.
• Ensure compliance with zoning regulations and mixed-use development standards, coordinating with local authorities and stakeholders as needed.

• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate financial exposure in development projects.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and industry best practices.
• Oversee audits and coordinate with external auditors to maintain transparency and accuracy in financial reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• CPA required; MBA or CFA preferred.
• 7-10+…