KLR Executive Search Group is proud to partner with UC Funds (www.ucfunds.com), a fast-paced boutique private equity real estate firm with key office locations in Boston, MA, and Miami, FL.

UC Funds is a vertically integrated specialty finance firm that originates, structures, underwrites, and asset manages commercial real estate investments nationwide. It focuses on Multifamily, Retail, Office, Hotel, Industrial/Warehouse, Adaptive Reuse, and Construction.

• The CFO will be a key member of the Executive Leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations within the organization. 
• This role involves strategic financial planning, risk management, financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring the Company's financial health and sustainability. 
• The CFO will work closely with the CEO and senior executives to drive business growth and profitability and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the Company’s long-term goals and objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes.
• Oversee financing activities, including debt and equity financing, and manage the Company’s capital structure.
• Oversee and lead M&A activities, including financial due diligence, valuations, integration planning, and negotiations.

The successful candidate will bring:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least five years in a senior leadership role, preferably as a CFO or VP of Finance.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience managing a finance team and leading financial operations in a dynamic business environment.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, tax laws, and corporate governance.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to diverse audiences (e.g., Board members, investors, senior leadership).
• Communicate effectively with all cross-functional team members to deliver quality and build strong relationships. 
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. 
• MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.