Senior Vice President of Finance - Affordable Housing Development

VP of Finance - Affordable Housing Development Job Summary: As Vice President of Finance, you will lead the financial operations of our growing construction and development organization. This individual will play a key leadership role in driving financial performance, managing risk, and ensuring the financial health of the company. Responsibilities/Duties: • Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute long-term financial strategy. • Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support business growth and profitability. • Evaluate and improve financial processes, systems, and internal controls. • Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts. • Monitor performance against budgets and identify areas for improvement. • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. • Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all applicable financial regulations. • Preparing and communicating financial statements to stakeholders such as Apex senior leadership and Advisory Board. • Challenge senior leadership on business decisions and provide effective issue resolutions. • Develop plans for growth to increase company profit while reducing expenditure. • Provide timely and accurate financial statements, job costing reports, and cash flow projections. • Manage cash flow, financing, and working capital needs. • Oversee relationships with banks, lenders, and financial partners. • Lead accurate job cost accounting and reporting. • Work closely with project managers and operations to track project budgets, costs, and profitability. • Identify trends and provide proactive financial insights on underperforming projects. • Implement policies and procedures to safeguard company assets. • Ensure compliance with tax laws, insurance requirements, and industry regulations. • Oversee audits and manage relationships with external auditors and consultants. • Lead and mentor a team of finance and accounting professionals. • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. • CPA required. • 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in construction or real estate development. • Deep understanding of construction job costing, project budgeting, and WIP reporting. • Working knowledge of general contracting financing and development financing accounting. • Experience with construction ERP systems (e.g., Sage 300, Viewpoint, Procore, Premiere.) preferred • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Required Skills/Abilities: • Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills to convey complex financial information clearly to stakeholders, including investors, advisory board members, and employees. • Skilled in identifying, analyzing, and solving financial problems for maintaining the company’s financial health. • Strategic thinker with hands-on operational experience • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders and to collaborate effectively. • Strong leadership skills to guide and lead the finance team in supporting the overall organization • Make sound, high-stakes decisions that align with company goals while managing risks effectively. • Prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines without compromising quality. Working Conditions: The Vice President of Finance will be based in the corporate headquarters in Yonkers, New York with some travel to construction locations around the New York City area. Equal Employment Opportunity We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Apex, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach