Vice President of Finance

Job Description

Vice President, Finance | H.G. Fenton Company

The Tone:
This is an executive leadership role at H.G. Fenton Company, located in San Diego, CA. H.G. Fenton is a family-owned Real Estate Company operating for over 100 years, specializing in multifamily housing and commercial property management. This role is crucial for leading the Company’s financial and capital strategy, directly influencing long-term growth, shareholder value, and the strategic direction of the business.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: In-person San Diego, CA
• Pay: $230000–$340000 yearly
• Team: Leads a high-performing finance team and partners directly with the CEO, COO, and Executive Team.
• Mission: Lead the execution of the Company’s financial and capital strategy to support long-term growth, shareholder value, and execution of the Strategic Plan.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategy: Lead the execution of the Company’s financial and capital strategy to support long-term growth and shareholder value.
• Investment: Guide investment decisions, capital deployment, financing strategy, and business expansion opportunities.
• Oversight: Oversee capital planning, liquidity, debt strategy, investment analysis, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Development: Identify and pursue strategic opportunities, negotiate deals, and drive business expansion into new markets and lines.
• Leadership: Build and develop a high-performing finance team focused on accountability, insight, and operational excellence.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Senior-level responsibility for capital strategy, financing, and investment analysis within a real estate, development, investment, asset management, or similarly capital-intensive organization.
• Experience: 12-15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience. Proven success evaluating investments, managing capital structures, securing financing, and supporting growth initiatives.
• Skills: Strong financial modeling, forecasting, underwriting, and strategic planning capabilities. Ability to influence executive stakeholders and communicate complex financial concepts clearly. Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to balance risk, opportunity, and long-term value creation.
• Bonus: A naturally proactive, results-oriented leader who thrives in environments with multiple priorities.