Director Of Finance
4 months ago
Washington
Job Description Position Summary: The Director of Finance (DOF) is a key member of Keller Williams Capital Properties (KWCP) leadership team and will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial excellence for the organization. As KWCP transitions from a long-standing outsourced financial services model to a fully internal structure, the DOF will step in as a transformational finance leader, owning the full scope of financial management, systems integration, and team oversight across a multi-office real estate enterprise. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned finance leader to assess and evolve systems, establish best-in-class infrastructure, and cultivate a high-performing team that delivers streamlined, scalable support across 10 real estate office locations across the DMV. Compensation: $85,000-$120,000 Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Leadership • Guide enterprise-wide financial strategy - planning, forecasting, and performance analysis to drive long-term growth and operational sustainability., • Lead the development of operational dashboards and reporting frameworks to drive alignment between finance, executive leadership, and market center performance., • Act as a trusted partner to the leadership team in setting financial priorities, evaluating business opportunities, and communicating financial implications., • Provide strategic oversight and mentorship to a team of four full-time finance professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and long-term growth. Operational Finance Ownership • Transition all financial functions from an outsourced provider to in-house operations - assessing current tools, processes, and workflows for effectiveness and scalability., • Oversee all financial systems, including budgeting, monthly soft closes, ACH/wire approvals, vendor contracts, and cash flow management., • Manage AR/AP, commission disbursements, audit preparation, and investor reporting across all offices., • Serve as the point of leadership for legal compliance, E&O coverage, pro forma modeling, and coordination of tax filings in collaboration with the external CPA., • Eventually delegate recurring financial and administrative tasks to the internal finance team as systems are strengthened and optimized. Team + Vendor Management • Direct and develop an internal team of four full-time finance professionals across KWCP’s market centers, fostering operational excellence and team cohesion., • Oversee key vendor relationships and financial processes across multiple business units, including mortgage and title partners., • Build systems of accountability, communication, and collaboration to create an aligned, high-performing finance function., • Champion cross-functional partnerships and continuous improvement across departments. Training + Transition Oversight • Onboard and integrate internal processes previously managed by the outsource provider, including financial close procedures, reporting protocols, transaction processing, and market center operations., • Ensure smooth knowledge transfer and documentation of key workflows, with a focus on eliminating single points of failure and building sustainable systems. Qualifications: • 7–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in multi-site, franchise, or professional services environments, • Demonstrated ability to drive financial strategy, lead complex operational systems, and manage transitions from outsourced to in-house infrastructure, • Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial modeling, and P&L oversight; experience with QuickBooks, ProfitCoach, and/or similar platforms preferred, • Strong background in cross-functional team development, vendor negotiations, and organizational change, • Experience in the real estate industry or related sectors strongly preferred, • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred, • Strong leadership, communication, and systems thinking capabilities What Makes This Role Unique: • This is not a plug-and-play finance position—it is a rare opportunity to help design the next generation of KWCP’s financial systems. You will join a mission-driven, growth-oriented organization during a pivotal moment and help create the clarity, structure, and alignment needed to support scalable success. This is your opportunity to shape what comes next — laying the foundation for a high-performing finance function while building an infrastructure that is resilient, agile, and built for what’s next in the real estate industry. About Company Keller Williams Capital Properties continues its trajectory of growth, breaking multiple records in 2024. To date, we stand out as one of the fastest-growing brokerages, ranking in the Top 20 of all franchises. This year, we set new internal benchmarks for future growth, exceeding $3.15B in total sales volume, serving nearly 7K families, generating over $80MM in revenue, and sharing nearly $1MM in profit back to its agents who contributed to the company’s growth. Through a constantly expanding, diverse, and talented team, we successfully deliver on our commitment to providing outstanding client service while making a purposeful impact on our neighborhoods and deliberate difference within the communities we serve. As we continue our growth, so do our Agent Enterprisers; with 100+ individual agents, teams & groups increasing their business by over 20% year-over-year!