Chief Financial Officer (Based in New York, United States)
At a glance
C-Suite Finance Leadership role at Mapletree. New York · $300,000–$375,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Set financial direction across US finance, accounting, tax and treasury, while building capable teams
- Guide financial plans for US portfolios and track their performance as the business grows
- Oversee financial and tax reporting, prepare forecasts, and keep US operations aligned with applicable rules
- Manage balance-sheet health, cash and working capital, while identifying ways to create value
- Set US treasury priorities, manage banking relationships and risks, and deliver systems projects through implementation
What you bring
- A recognized university degree in accountancy, finance, economics, banking or business administration, plus a CPA
- More than twenty years of relevant experience, including at least seven years leading multiple departments in a similar role
- Working knowledge of US accounting rules, international reporting standards, international tax, foreign exchange and interest rates across currencies
Who this fits
This is a senior finance leadership role for someone who has led several departments and can manage complex projects on tight timelines. You should be ready to travel, work across time zones and partner with teams in Asia.
From the employer
The Role
This position will be lead the Finance, Tax and Treasury departments in the US, and is accountable for the Group’s strategic financial leadership and financial wellbeing in the US. The CFO will partner the business heads in growing the US business portfolios and optimizing our assets, capital structure and investments in the US, focusing on outcomes that drive economic value for the Group.
Job Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to the finance, accounting, tax and treasury functions in the US including developing high performing teams. Lead and execute the financial strategy for all the US business portfolios and its growth. Responsible to monitor the financial success of all the US business portfolios. Oversee all financial activities including the preparation of current financial and tax reports and summaries and create forecasts predicting future growth. Ensure that all US operations comply with accounting, tax, legislative and regulative requirements. Ensure prudent balance sheet management and is opportunistic about creating value. Find opportunities to enhance the company’s cash and working capital position. Effectively and clearly communicate potential risks in a timely manner. Forecast, manage and mitigate any associated risks within the Treasury function, manage banking relationships and setting a clear, well-defined Treasury strategy for the US that aligns with the Group’s overall objectives. Responsible for cash management and treasury matters, liaising with banks locally to build strong relationships. Ability to oversee strategic initiatives and ad hoc projects from conceptual, definition of requirements to full implementation and successful go live of systems/ infrastructure.
Job Requirements
- Masters or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, Banking, Business Administration, or equivalent from a recognized University and with CPA qualification.
- Over 20 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the real estate industry including at least 7 years in similar position managing multi departments.
- You should be familiar with US accounting standards, international Financial Reporting standards, international tax regulations, foreign exchange and interest rate environment across various currencies.
- Proven ability to rely on experience and judgment to lead and manage complex, concurrent projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with tight deadlines.
- Strong leadership with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willing to travel and prepared to work across different time zones and with regional teams in Asia.
Compensation Data
$300,000 - $375,000
This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the indicated state’s Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful applicant, in the state of hire, might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be performing the role from the indicated state of hire. Similar positions located outside the indicated state will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by the Pay Transparency Law enacted in the state of hire. Compensation offers are based on a wide range of factors including previous work experience, specific industry experience, relevant skills, training and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.