Job Description

Position : Chief Financial Officer
Work Hours (Client) : Monday to Friday - 8 am - 4pm CST Full-time, Permanent
Pay Range : $3000 - $4000 USD/month (varies based on skill set and experience level)
Location of Search : South Africa, LATAM, or any region
Company/Client Overview:
Work Location: This role is fully Remote
About us:
The company is a growing asset management firm specializing in multifamily assets, particularly in affordable housing. With 100 apartments currently under management and plans for expansion into third-party property management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Accountant / Fractional CFO Associate to support our growing client base. You'll work directly with our CFO to manage full-cycle accounting, streamline our financial processes, and prepare financial insights that guide client decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, understands accounting end-to-end, and is ready to grow into a senior advisory capacity.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and lead the company's overall financial strategy, ensuring strong budgeting, forecasting, and reporting frameworks that support growth and profitability.
• Partner closely with the Founder and leadership team to guide decisions on acquisitions, capital planning, and portfolio expansion.
• Provide strategic financial insights that drive operational efficiency and long-term value creation.
• Hands-On Accounting & Data Entry (Initial Onboarding Phase)
• Support day-to-day accounting operations, including data entry, reconciliations, payroll, payables, and receivables.
• Gain familiarity with company processes, client structures, and reporting workflows to build a foundation for higher-level responsibilities.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions for multiple entities and properties.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee financial operations after onboarding, including accounting, payroll, and reporting.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation and alignment between AppFolio and QuickBooks data.
• Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly financial reports for management and investors, highlighting key metrics, trends, and actionable insights.
• Lead budget preparation and variance analysis, monitoring performance against financial targets at both company and property levels.

Property-Level Financial Oversight

• Track, analyze, and interpret financial data across all properties, including cash flow, rent collections, expenses, and maintenance costs.
• Take ownership of property-level financial performance, identifying inefficiencies, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for revenue optimization.
• Collaborate closely with the property management team to ensure financial practices align with operational goals and support decision-making.

Investor Relations

• Prepare and deliver clear, insightful investor reports that summarize property performance and company financials.
• Maintain transparent, professional communication with investors, providing updates on financial results, forecasts, and key business developments.

Process Optimization & Compliance

• Optimize and streamline financial systems, reporting workflows, and automation tools to enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on external accounting services.
• Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, financial regulations, and industry best practices.
• Implement new tools and dashboards to improve reporting accuracy and accessibility for internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:
Language requirement: Excellent English Communication Skills
Education: Bachelor's Degree

• 7 + Years related Accounting/ Finance experience
• Proven experience in real estate finance, preferably in property management.
• Quickbooks and Property Management platform experience is required, ideally with Appfolio.
• End-to-end accounting experience, from bookkeeping to management reporting
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to track, interpret, and act on financial data related to property operations.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders and investors.
• Ideally experience with real estate, property management, or construction clients
• Strong background in Excel-based financial modeling and analysis

Skills Required