THE OPPORTUNITY – About GY Properties

GY Properties is a U.S. real estate company headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, specializing in acquisition, development, construction and in-house management of multifamily residential properties and high-end residential condominiums. GY Properties has been doing business for more than 25 years in the Philadelphia region.

At GY Properties our mission is to create homes and communities by focusing on location, wellness, and innovation for our residents and investors. Our core values include treating our residents, employees, and investors with respect and honesty, being accountable, innovating, and working together inclusively.

POSITION SUMMARY

The VP Finance is responsible for partnering with the company’s CFO and other executives by taking a lead on financing strategies, finance reporting and operations, and more complex finance projects. This in-person position, based in our corporate office in Philadelphia, will oversee a team comprised of a Controller, Property Accountants, and Accounts Payable Associates, and will require strong collaboration with other departments and stakeholders.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage finance reporting, financial tracking, and budgets for all group entities.
• Oversee financial aspects of acquisitions and sales.
• Manage bank relations and communication with lenders.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of group entities' annual tax returns.
• Participate in debt structuring.
• Lead projects related to systems, implementations, and new technologies.
• Provide leadership and supervision to the Finance and Accounting department, including
  • Recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training new employees.
  • Communicating expectations, monitoring job results, and providing feedback to encourage personal growth and development.
  • Fostering a positive working environment that promotes teamwork
  • Modeling leadership and staff development to cultivate new leaders within the organization.
• Perform other assigned duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Adherence to the company's mission and values in all aspects of the job.
• Minimum 10-15 years’ experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Professional Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is highly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience in personnel management.
• Experience with tax returns.
• Familiarity with property management accounting software, such as Rent Manager or Yardi.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and precision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the highest level of integrity.
• Highly motivated with a strong desire and ability to learn quickly.
• Responsive and open to feedback and growth.
• Hands-on approach to work.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills to maximize team effectiveness.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Real estate development, acquisition, and/or property management industry experience.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Adaptability.
• Fast learner.
• Effective communication with all stakeholders, including employees, management, and other departments.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this role is between $160,000 and $180,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. GY Properties offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k)-retirement company matching program, generous vacation and paid time off, an employee referral program, complementary employee parking, and opportunities for continuing education and training.

GY Properties currently requires the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees, other than those with religious or medical exemptions. This is a full-time in-office position.

Join our dynamic management team! If you are a motivated individual with a passion for managing the finances of multifamily real estate assets and a team player, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!