CFO & Head of Capital Markets - Relocate to Los Angeles

About the Role

Macdonald & Company has been exclusively retained by a privately held real estate investment firm to identify a strategic and execution-focused Chief Financial Officer & Head of Capital Markets. This dual-role executive will oversee all finance and accounting operations while leading capital raising efforts across institutional and high-net-worth channels. The role is part of the Senior Leadership Team and offers a path to partnership after three years based on performance.

Key Responsibilities

CFO Function :

Lead all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, treasury, audit, tax, and compliance

Manage internal controls, financial reporting, and investor communications

Advise the CEO and support long-term planning and growth strategy

Oversee financial statement preparation and cash flow analysis

Direct and mentor accounting and finance staff

Capital Markets Function :

Lead all equity and debt fundraising initiatives

Manage investor relationships, including family offices, institutions, and private clients

Oversee creation of offering materials, investor reporting, and presentations

Structure investment vehicles, analyze returns, and support the Investment Committee

Develop and execute strategies to expand the firm's investor base

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in real estate capital markets, accounting, and finance

Proven ability to raise capital and manage investor relationships

Strong technical proficiency in financial modeling and reporting

CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred

Experience with Yardi and advanced Excel required

Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills

Compensation

Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and meaningful profit participation. Partnership opportunity available after 3 years.