VP of Finance

VP of Finance

MBK Real Estate (MBK) is an industry leader in real estate operations and development. Through its subsidiaries, MBK Rental Living, MBK Industrial Properties and MBK Senior Living, MBK Real Estate is renowned for building award-winning new home and apartment communities, state-of-art distribution facilities and for its reputation in providing exceptional high standards of service throughout its senior living communities.

MBK is a privately held real estate development firm with roots in the business dating back to 1996. MBK's extensive activities through its operating divisions, along with the size and scale of our development and building activities represent the continuation and commitment to American enterprise.

Compensation: $260,000-$290,000 + Bonus

Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days in office/2 days remote in our Irvine office

The Vice President of Finance is responsible for managing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, management reporting, preparing fact-based analytics, supporting company initiatives, and providing valuable insights and analysis on various business opportunities across the Company, including its three operating units. Manage lender relationships and debt financing transactions.

• Lead, develop, and manage the corporate finance team, including FP&A, budgeting and forecasting, investor reporting, and transactions analysis.
• Establish clear performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching and development, and drive accountability across the team.
• Build a high-performing team culture focused on analytical rigor, continuous improvement, and business partnership.

• Lead the annual budgeting and long-range planning process in coordination with operating division leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, leveraging technology and automation where appropriate; ensure forecasting compliance with JV and debt agreements.
• Plan and direct monthly financial analysis of company performance at consolidated and division level.
• Analyze financial impact of short and long business objectives and investment opportunities.
• Establish overall direction and objectives for the financial analysis team to ensure that fact-based analyses are available to company and division leadership.
• Support and partner with each operating unit's business team and Finance & Accounting teams.
• Manage, coach, and develop a group of corporate finance professionals.
• Promote a culture of high engagement, high performance, and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Identify opportunities to challenge team members and grow their skillsets.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing insight and creative input to the leadership of each operating unit as well as timely and valued support.
• Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting department budgets.
• Lead analysis and execution support for capital structuring decisions, including debt financing transactions.
• Manage relationships with lenders and financial institutions.
• Support capital raising, refinancing, and liquidity planning initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or other related field, required.
• Master's degree or related certifications preferred.

• 8+ Years of Industry and/or financial experience.
• Experience in real estate, investment, or development industry is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis.
• Strong understanding of capital structures, financing transactions, and lender relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience interacting with senior leadership.

• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook) and operating standard office equipment.

• Must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, bending, kneeling, stooping, pushing, pulling and repetitive motion.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Able to move intermittently throughout the workday and between divisions.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs. and push up to 20lbs. as necessary.
• Up to 10% travel required.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We offer a rich benefits package comprising of the following: competitive salaries with opportunities for growth; 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer matching; comprehensive industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance; company-provided life, disability and AD&D insurance; flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off including vacation and sick time, holidays, and…