Chief Financial Officer

Job Details: Job Location: North Kansas City

• North Kansas city, MO, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Maxus Properties is seeking a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) based in our North Kanas City office. LEVEL Executive Leadership REPORTS TO Dave Johnson, CEO / Chairman POSITION OVERVIEW Maxus Properties is seeking an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the company's financial operations and help transform how Maxus evaluates financial performance, leverages technology, and makes business decisions. Reporting directly to the CEO / Chairman, the CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and trusted advisor to ownership, providing strategic guidance on financial performance, operational efficiency, capital management, risk, and long-term business planning. The ideal candidate will combine strong multifamily real estate financial expertise with a practical understanding of property operations and organizational leadership. This individual will go beyond traditional financial oversight to serve as a proactive business partner, translating financial information into actionable recommendations that drive profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term value. A key priority will be strengthening Maxus's financial infrastructure through improved reporting, process standardization, technology optimization, and automation. The successful candidate will be comfortable challenging existing practices, developing high-performing teams, and implementing meaningful improvements while maintaining strong financial controls and accountability. We are seeking a confident, collaborative, and solutions-oriented leader who brings sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a hands-on approach to execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Provide financial leadership and strategic guidance to ownership and executive leadership.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives and long-term growth.
• Evaluate business opportunities, financial risks, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Translate financial information into actionable recommendations that support informed business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and organizational performance.
• Constructively challenge assumptions and provide independent financial perspectives to support sound decision- making. Property and Portfolio Financial Performance
• Oversee financial performance across the company's real estate portfolio, with a primary focus on multifamily operations.
• Monitor NOI, revenue, operating expenses, occupancy-related financial trends, cash flow, and property profitability.
• Lead corporate and property-level budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Partner with operations leadership to identify underlying drivers of financial performance and implement improvements.
• Establish consistent financial reporting standards, performance metrics, and meaningful variance analysis.
• Evaluate the financial impact and return on investment of operational initiatives, staffing decisions, and process improvements.
• Strengthen financial accountability through clear performance expectations, timely reporting, and follow-through on corrective actions. Financial Operations and Risk Management
• Provide executive oversight of accounting, financial reporting, treasury, cash management, and financial controls.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and executive reports.
• Maintain effective financial policies, internal controls, and risk management practices.
• Oversee audits, tax coordination, financial compliance, and applicable reporting requirements.
• Ensure appropriate oversight of cash flow, liquidity, financial obligations, and financial risk exposure.
• Build a strong accounting and finance organization with clear responsibilities, effective delegation, and accountability. Financial Systems, Automation and Process Improvement
• Lead the modernization of financial reporting, accounting workflows, and internal processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities that reduce manual work, improve data integrity, and accelerate financial reporting.
• Maximize the capabilities of existing financial and property management systems before recommending additional technology investments.
• Develop meaningful financial dashboards, executive reporting tools, and performance metrics that provide timely, actionable insights.
• Establish consistent accounting practices, reporting standards, and financial processes across the organization.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements that support operational efficiency and future growth. Capital Management, Investments and Business Growth
• Oversee financial planning associated with acquisitions, dispositions, capital improvements, and expansion opportunities.
• Evaluate financing strategies, debt obligations, loan maturities, covenant compliance, liquidity, and capital requirements.
• Maintain relationships with lenders, banking institutions, and other financial partners.
• Provide financial analysis, due diligence, and recommendations regarding potential investments and business opportunities.
• Support financial integration and planning associated with property acquisitions and management transitions.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate capital expenditure priorities, investment returns, and long-term financial implications. Investor and Ownership Reporting
• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting to ownership groups, investors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable partnership agreements, loan covenants, and financial reporting obligations.
• Provide clear financial narratives explaining performance, material variances, capital requirements, and potential risks.
• Support investor communications, capital planning, and financial decision-making across the portfolio.
• Strengthen transparency and consistency in financial reporting and communication. Executive Leadership and Collaboration
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and operational departments to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
• Communicate financial results, risks, and recommendations clearly and concisely to financial and nonfinancial audiences.
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, continuous improvement, and sound financial decision-making.
• Demonstrate a proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution while developing processes and financial infrastructure that support organizational growth.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial or accounting experience, including significant senior leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience with multifamily property management financial operations or comparable real estate portfolio financial management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Strong understanding of NOI, property operating expenses, financial performance analysis, and portfolio profitability.
• Proven experience leading accounting or finance teams and collaborating with executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to improve financial processes, strengthen accountability, and implement organizational improvements.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with financial reporting systems and Microsoft Excel. Preferred
• CPA designation and/or MBA.
• Previous experience as a CFO, Vice President of Finance, Controller, or comparable financial executive.
• Direct multifamily real estate financial leadership experience.
• Experience with commercial real estate financial operations, leasing economics, capital planning, or investment analysis.
• Experience with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and financial due diligence.
• Familiarity with Real. Page/One. Site or comparable property management financial systems.
• Experience implementing financial reporting automation, business intelligence tools, performance dashboards, and process improvements.
• Experience communicating with ownership groups, investors, and financial institutions. LEADERSHIP QUALITIES The successful candidate will demonstrate high confidence and low ego, combining strong financial judgment with a collaborative, approachable leadership style. We value individuals who demonstrate:
• Integrity, professionalism, and personal accountability.
• Strategic thinking and sound business judgment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative approach to leadership and problem-solving.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a bias toward action.
• The confidence to challenge existing practices constructively while remaining open to different perspectives.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• A commitment to developing others, delegating effectively, and improving organizational performance.
• Strong ownership of responsibilities, deadlines, and results.
• A long-term perspective focused on sustainable growth and success.

COMPENSATION

AND BENEFITS Maxus Properties offers a competitive executive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits program. Maxus Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment