Maxus Properties is seeking a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) based in our North Kanas City office.
LEVEL
Executive Leadership
REPORTS TO
Dave Johnson, CEO / Chairman
POSITION OVERVIEW
Maxus Properties is seeking an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the company's financial operations and help transform how Maxus evaluates financial performance, leverages technology, and makes business decisions. Reporting directly to the CEO / Chairman, the CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and trusted advisor to ownership, providing strategic guidance on financial performance, operational efficiency, capital management, risk, and long-term business planning.
The ideal candidate will combine strong multifamily real estate financial expertise with a practical understanding of property operations and organizational leadership. This individual will go beyond traditional financial oversight to serve as a proactive business partner, translating financial information into actionable recommendations that drive profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term value. A key priority will be strengthening Maxus's financial infrastructure through improved reporting, process standardization, technology optimization, and automation. The successful candidate will be comfortable challenging existing practices, developing high-performing teams, and implementing meaningful improvements while maintaining strong financial controls and accountability. We are seeking a confident, collaborative, and solutions-oriented leader who brings sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a hands-on approach to execution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Provide financial leadership and strategic guidance to ownership and executive leadership.
- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives and long-term growth.
- Evaluate business opportunities, financial risks, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
- Translate financial information into actionable recommendations that support informed business decisions.
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and organizational performance.
- Constructively challenge assumptions and provide independent financial perspectives to support sound decision-
making.
Property and Portfolio Financial Performance
- Oversee financial performance across the company's real estate portfolio, with a primary focus on multifamily
operations.
- Monitor NOI, revenue, operating expenses, occupancy-related financial trends, cash flow, and property
profitability.
- Lead corporate and property-level budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Partner with operations leadership to identify underlying drivers of financial performance and implement
improvements.
- Establish consistent financial reporting standards, performance metrics, and meaningful variance analysis.
- Evaluate the financial impact and return on investment of operational initiatives, staffing decisions, and process
improvements.
- Strengthen financial accountability through clear performance expectations, timely reporting, and follow-through
on corrective actions.
Financial Operations and Risk Management
- Provide executive oversight of accounting, financial reporting, treasury, cash management, and financial controls.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and executive reports.
- Maintain effective financial policies, internal controls, and risk management practices.
- Oversee audits, tax coordination, financial compliance, and applicable reporting requirements.
- Ensure appropriate oversight of cash flow, liquidity, financial obligations, and financial risk exposure.
- Build a strong accounting and finance organization with clear responsibilities, effective delegation, and accountability.
Financial Systems, Automation and Process Improvement
- Lead the modernization of financial reporting, accounting workflows, and internal processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities that reduce manual work, improve data integrity, and accelerate financial reporting.
- Maximize the capabilities of existing financial and property management systems before recommending additional technology investments.
- Develop meaningful financial dashboards, executive reporting tools, and performance metrics that provide timely, actionable insights.
- Establish consistent accounting practices, reporting standards, and financial processes across the organization.
- Evaluate and implement process improvements that support operational efficiency and future growth.
Capital Management, Investments and Business Growth
- Oversee financial planning associated with acquisitions, dispositions, capital improvements, and expansion opportunities.
- Evaluate financing strategies, debt obligations, loan maturities, covenant compliance, liquidity, and capital requirements.
- Maintain relationships with lenders, banking institutions, and other financial partners.
- Provide financial analysis, due diligence, and recommendations regarding potential investments and business opportunities.
- Support financial integration and planning associated with property acquisitions and management transitions.
- Partner with executive leadership to evaluate capital expenditure priorities, investment returns, and long-term financial implications.
Investor and Ownership Reporting
- Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting to ownership groups, investors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with applicable partnership agreements, loan covenants, and financial reporting obligations.
- Provide clear financial narratives explaining performance, material variances, capital requirements, and potential risks.
- Support investor communications, capital planning, and financial decision-making across the portfolio.
- Strengthen transparency and consistency in financial reporting and communication.
Executive Leadership and Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and operational departments to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
- Communicate financial results, risks, and recommendations clearly and concisely to financial and nonfinancial audiences.
- Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, continuous improvement, and sound financial decision-making.
- Demonstrate a proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
- Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution while developing processes and financial infrastructure that support organizational growth.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial or accounting experience, including significant senior leadership responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience with multifamily property management financial operations or comparable real estate portfolio financial management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
- Strong understanding of NOI, property operating expenses, financial performance analysis, and portfolio profitability.
- Proven experience leading accounting or finance teams and collaborating with executive leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to improve financial processes, strengthen accountability, and implement organizational improvements.
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency with financial reporting systems and Microsoft Excel.
Preferred
- CPA designation and/or MBA.
- Previous experience as a CFO, Vice President of Finance, Controller, or comparable financial executive.
- Direct multifamily real estate financial leadership experience.
- Experience with commercial real estate financial operations, leasing economics, capital planning, or investment analysis.
- Experience with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and financial due diligence.
- Familiarity with RealPage/OneSite or comparable property management financial systems.
- Experience implementing financial reporting automation, business intelligence tools, performance dashboards, and process improvements.
- Experience communicating with ownership groups, investors, and financial institutions.
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
The successful candidate will demonstrate high confidence and low ego, combining strong financial judgment with a collaborative, approachable leadership style.
We value individuals who demonstrate:
- Integrity, professionalism, and personal accountability.
- Strategic thinking and sound business judgment.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A collaborative approach to leadership and problem-solving.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a bias toward action.
- The confidence to challenge existing practices constructively while remaining open to different perspectives.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- A commitment to developing others, delegating effectively, and improving organizational performance.
- Strong ownership of responsibilities, deadlines, and results.
- A long-term perspective focused on sustainable growth and success.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Maxus Properties offers a competitive executive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits program.
Maxus Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment