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Director, Finance and Real Estate Investment (Columbus, GA)

W.C. Bradley Real Estate LLC, Columbus, GA, United States


Overview Thank you for your interest in joining W.C. Bradley Co.! We appreciate your application.

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Job Summary Leads financial oversight and investment strategy for the real estate division, ensuring strong controls, accurate reporting, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Directs financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, and debt sourcing/servicing in partnership with Corporate Treasury and Accounting. Manages the identification, evaluation, and execution of real estate acquisitions, developments, and dispositions, including underwriting, feasibility, due diligence, entitlements, negotiations, and project management. Builds and maintains partner and lender relationships to structure transactions and advance strategic initiatives. Provides leadership to assigned teams and collaborates with organizational leaders to drive performance and maximize returns.

Duties and Responsibilities

Drive financial planning through analysis of organizational performance and risk

Manage and coordinate finance and accounting functional team members’ roles and duties

Guide organizational financial decisions through supporting, monitoring, and enforcing Company financial results, forecasts, policies and procedures

Continuously maintain an active awareness of the organization’s financial position; act proactively to eliminate or minimize potential financial risk

Provide oversight for the organization’s budget and expense controls; manage and coordinate the annual budget and periodic forecast processes

Manage the financial audit and internal controls for the organization; arrange for audits as required or deemed appropriate

Prepare accurate timely and detailed reports on financial performance; routinely provide reporting on the division’s financial condition

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and trends impacting the financial obligations of the organization; ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and related laws; research new and existing legislation and consult with third-party advisors

Develop contacts and keep abreast of opportunities for potential investments

Evaluate the market, market studies and financial feasibility of proposed projects

Prepare deliverables and presentations for internal Executive, Board Real Estate Committee and Board of Directors approvals

Participate in the transaction phase of each project, including reviewing and preparing proformas, evaluating due diligence materials and project feasibility, assisting with managing 3rd party consultants (civil, environmental, landscape, architect, MEP, etc.), engagement in the contractor selection and GMP negotiation

Assist in obtaining necessary entitlements/approvals, variances or any other community approval processes

Attend zoning and city council meetings to present each project as required

Track the project design through concept, schematic, design development, and construction document phases

Research and monitor local real estate submarkets and industry trends; track competition, comparable lease transactions, regional trends, and overall general market conditions

Assist the President, CFO and Treasury with capital market activities, engaging with prospective debt partners and conducting local market tours as needed

Attend OAC meetings, as needed, during construction, reviewing all owner change orders and monthly draw requests

Support the Director of Property Management during the budget and leasing phase of the development

Lead the disposition efforts on each project: Analyze when and which assets to sell; lead marketing efforts

Evaluate return dynamics relative to dispositions

Prepare and present the disposition case to the Real Estate Committee and Board of Directors, as needed

Ensure reporting and documentation on all projects under development are current

Leads efforts around the dispositions of assets including but not limited to; selection and coordination of consultants, marketing, PSA negotiations and closing coordination

Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner that serves to increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Responsible for interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning or directing work, appraising performance, disciplining team members and resolving problems. Work with Human Resources to resolve more complex team member-related issues

Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Other additional duties, as assigned

Qualifications Qualification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field of study.

Ten (10) years of progressive experience within the finance function of a complex organization, of which at least three (3) years must be in a supervisory/managerial role.

Maintain Driver's License and ability to travel regionally, on occasion

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Strong knowledge of widely accepted financial management practices and principles

Advanced knowledge and proficiency maintaining, managing, and communicating FP&A, P&L’s, investment returns and proforma analyses

Knowledge of and proficiency navigating financial management systems (i.e. SAP)

Ability to understand complex legal documents such as joint venture agreements, land contracts, title restrictions, and other documents related to real estate

Knowledge of real estate markets, industry analysis and best practices

Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle

Maintain membership and participate in organizations and events

Work effectively in high pressure situations

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form or via FOR applications

High degree of knowledge and proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and use discretion with respect to matters of significance

Ability to work flexible hours when deemed necessary to meet organization needs

Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness

Physical Requirements Ability to travel regionally. Normal office environment related physical requirements.

For employment within the United States, the W.C. Bradley Co. uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired team members. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service at www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

Equal Employment Opportunity The W.C. Bradley Co. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, or veteran status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination where we do business. Federal law requires the W.C. Bradley Co. to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. If you are interested in applying for employment with the W.C. Bradley Co. and require special assistance or accommodation to complete any part of the application and pre-employment process, please contact our Human Resources Office.

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