Ox Hill Companies is a commercial and mixed-use real estate developer focused on reimagining and transforming underutilized properties with a focus on arts, entertainment, and hospitality. Our mission is to drive positive change in the communities we serve by creating, building, and managing premier properties and sustainable spaces that will bring improved quality of life to residents, meaningful experiences to visitors, valuable opportunities to businesses, and professional growth to team members.

The Vice President of Finance leads Ox Hill s financial strategy. This role calls for a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and management skills, considerable financial expertise, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, dynamic work environment. The candidate must exhibit expertise in handling significant communications with Ox Hill s owners and investors. The ideal candidate will excel in sourcing equity and debt, with a strong focus on successful deal closures.

This is an in-person position that works out of our Fairfax, VA offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the Managing Principal on financial matters, including financial analysis, forecasting, and strategy.
• Establish financial goals, evaluate performance, and communicate critical matters to internal and external stakeholders.
• Source equity and debt and ensure successful closures.
• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Research and analyze economic trends, competitor behavior, and market conditions that may impact company performance.
• Conduct detailed financial modeling and scenario analysis to assess potential investments.
• Implement financial policies, controls, and risk mitigation measures.
• Partner with the Managing Principal to manage relationships with lenders, investors, government officials, and other financial stakeholders.
• Lead finance team on due diligence for potential acquisitions and joint ventures.
• Monitor project performance, cash flow, and profitability.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team. Promote a culture of high performance, research, and continuous learning.
• Partner with Human Resources to establish a growth plan for the Finance & Accounting departments and recruit top talent for your team.
• Audit and improve productivity and effectiveness of current cross-team processes that involve Finance & Accounting and reporting.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Possess a degree in Business, Economics, or Accounting; a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master of Finance, Economics, or Accounting is highly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role of a similar nature in a high-growth organization.
• Certifications such as CPA, CFA, CCIM, or CMA are preferred.
• Has an established, robust professional network within equity, lending, and capital markets.
• A proven track record of equity and debt sourcing with a history of successful closures.
• Demonstrated track record of creative problem-solving, coupled with significant achievements in investor success.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to interface with senior management, investors, and government officials.
• Proficient in utilizing financial software such as Argus for analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of real estate-specific tax requirements and compliance/regulations.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must pass a background check.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.