Managing Director, Financial Strategy

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate financial strategy and translate long-range objectives into rigorous financial plans across all business lines
• Implement and scale financial systems, processes, and controls to support a growing national platform
• Own annual budgeting, multi-year forecasting, and scenario planning for new business lines and geographic expansion
• Maintain a corporate-level financial model and monitor KPIs and financial health metrics
• Build and own corporate reporting infrastructure to ensure accurate and timely decision-ready data
• Develop reporting packages that synthesize financial performance and strategic progress
• Partner with IT to architect data and reporting systems and evaluate technology investments for ROI
• Deploy AI-driven analytics and automated reporting to drive financial efficiency

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive financial leadership experience at the platform or enterprise level
• Demonstrated ownership of corporate financial planning and executive-level reporting in complex organizations
• Strong command of financial systems, FP&A platforms, BI tools, and ERP integrations
• Meaningful experience deploying AI and automation within financial workflows
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills for executive-ready insights

About the Company

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. As an integrated owner, operator, and innovator, Fairstead brings development, construction, and property management under one unified platform to deliver high-quality affordable housing.