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Allied Development · 2 days ago

Chief Financial & Analytics Officer (CFAO)

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Allied Development is a nationally recognized company focused on residential land development projects. They are seeking a Chief Financial & Analytics Officer (CFAO) to lead financial leadership, capital raising efforts, and performance intelligence across the organization. The role involves building systems for financial clarity, managing multi-entity consolidation, and leveraging technology to drive growth.

Property DevelopmentReal EstateResidential

Responsibilities

Own financial planning across Allied Development and VestRight: forecasting, budgeting, cash flow planning, and executive reporting

Lead monthly close and ensure accurate consolidated financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)

Partner with leadership on strategic financial planning, decision support, and growth initiatives

Provide actionable insights—not just reports—that drive business decisions

Manage multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidated reporting

Build the data architecture that drives decision-making across the organization

Design KPI frameworks that measure what actually matters: advertising, marketing, sales, project economics, pipeline health, investor returns, operational efficiency

Own dashboards that provide real-time visibility into financial and operational performance

Implement predictive analytics for cash flow, project performance, and capital deployment

Transform raw data into strategic insights that inform growth strategy and capital allocation

Own the 'story behind the numbers'—leadership should never have to ask what the data means

Own the capital raising department from the ground up

Lead retail capital raising efforts and strategic capital relationships

Oversee capital raising infrastructure: investor CRM, pipeline management, deal tracking, and investor relations systems

Lead capital relationships team

Structure financing for land development deals and company growth initiatives

Create investor-ready financial models, presentations, pitch decks, and reporting packages

Establish metrics and accountability around capital pipeline, conversion rates, and close ratios

Advise leadership on capital structure, deal financing, optimal cash deployment, and investor return optimization

Build repeatable processes for investor communications, quarterly reporting, and relationship management

Design and execute capital recycling strategies to optimize deployment efficiency and accelerate deal velocity

Structure and manage investor distributions in accordance with operating agreements and waterfall provisions

Establish reserve policies and liquidity standards to ensure operational resilience and investor protection

Track and report capital losses, write-downs, and performance variances with transparency and accountability

Build investor distribution models that balance growth reinvestment with return expectations

Monitor liquidity thresholds across all entities and project-level capital accounts

Ensure compliance with capital call and distribution timing requirements

Own finance systems end-to-end (QuickBooks Online, connected tools, and the entire finance tech stack)

Build reporting workflows, automation, integrations, and process documentation

Improve internal controls across AP/AR, spend management, purchasing policies, and approval workflows

Drive continuous improvement in finance operations and reporting cadence

Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that increase efficiency and insight quality

Leverage AI and automation to gain competitive advantage in financial operations

Implement AI-driven forecasting, scenario modeling, and anomaly detection

Automate routine reporting workflows to free capacity for strategic work

Evaluate and deploy emerging fintech solutions for efficiency gains and better insights

Build a modern, scalable finance tech stack that evolves with the business

Stay ahead of industry trends in finance technology and best practices

Track project/deal financials with rigor: budget-to-actual, approvals, cost discipline, margin tracking

Provide deal-level financial analysis and decision support for land acquisitions and development projects

Ensure margin capture and risk management on every project

Build financial models that support deal underwriting and investment decisions

Monitor project performance against pro formas and flag variances early

Oversee relationships with outside partners: tax advisors, auditors, insurance providers, and legal counsel as needed

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and protect the business through sound financial practices

Manage lender relationships and debt covenant compliance where applicable

Qualification

Financial leadershipCapital raisingFinancial modelingData infrastructureReal estate experienceFP&A skillsKPI developmentAutomation toolsProcess improvementTechnology adoptionAttention to detailCross-functional collaborationCommunication skills

Required

7+ years in finance/accounting leadership (real estate experience strongly preferred)

Proven capital raising experience—you've structured deals, presented to investors, closed financing, and built investor relationships that resulted in substantial funding

Strong FP&A and financial modeling skills: forecasting, budgeting, cash flow modeling, scenario analysis, KPI development and reporting

Data-driven mindset: you don't just report numbers, you build the systems that generate insights and inform strategy

Demonstrated success improving processes, controls, and reporting systems—you've built finance functions, not just managed them

Systems-minded and comfortable owning finance tools, workflows, automation, and technology infrastructure

High accountability, attention to detail, and ability to work cross-functionally

Comfort with technology adoption, including AI and automation tools

Deep understanding of real estate capital structures: preferred returns, equity waterfalls, profit splits, LP/GP dynamics, and distribution mechanics

Proven experience managing capital recycling strategies, reserve policies, and liquidity management in growth-oriented businesses

Track record of transparent investor reporting including distributions, losses, and performance attribution

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Preferred

MBA or CPA preferred

Benefits

Company Profit Share (Phantom Equity)

Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D - Family Premium is covered for this role

401(K) Plan + Employer Match up to 4% of salary

9 Paid Holidays

PTO: 12 vacation days first year and 5 discretionary/sick days