Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Description Position Summary Lupoli Companies is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Finance – Real Estate to lead the financial operations of its commercial, residential, mixed-use, and development real e…
Skills: Real Estate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Management, Lender Compliance, Internal Controls
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Oversee all financial and accounting operations for a diverse real estate portfolio, including commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties. Manage a team of 5-8 people to ensure accurate financial reporting, lender compliance, and efficient working capital management.
Requires a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 10 years of relevant experience, specifically within the real estate industry. Proficiency in ERP/property management systems like Yardi and experience with multi-entity ownership structures are highly preferred.
Description
Lupoli Companies is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Finance – Real Estate to lead the financial operations of its commercial, residential, mixed-use, and development real estate portfolio.
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, and working closely with Asset Management and Property Operations, this role serves as a key business partner responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, lender compliance, and financial strategy across multiple entities. The Director of Finance will lead a team of 5–8 accounting professionals, drive process improvements, and help support the continued growth of the company's real estate portfolio.
· Partner with the Vice President of Finance to drive financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for the real estate portfolio.
· Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support executive decision-making, investments, and portfolio performance.
· Monitor cash flow, capital expenditures, and key financial metrics to identify opportunities for growth and operational efficiency.
· Oversee all financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance across multiple real estate entities.
· Ensure the accuracy of financial statements, NOI reporting, lease accounting, CAM reconciliations, lender reporting, and development accounting.
· Maintain strong internal controls, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting standards.
· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5–8 accounting and finance professionals.
· Partner cross-functionally with Asset Management, Property Management, Development, and Operations to support business objectives.
· Drive process improvements, optimize Yardi ERP, and enhance financial reporting capabilities.
· Build scalable financial processes that support the continued growth of the real estate portfolio.
· Execute month-end close checklists for all real estate entities.
· Prepare monthly financial and management reporting, including property-level income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, NOI reporting, occupancy reports, and rent roll reporting.
· Analyze financial statements and management reports, including detailed variance analysis.
· Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain monthly rolling forecasts.
· Review and improve real estate accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
· Oversee AP, AR, tenant billing, GL, bank and intercompany reconciliations, and CAM reconciliations.
· Ensure accurate lease accounting, revenue recognition, escalations, and percentage rent calculations.
· Oversee CAPEX tracking, construction/development accounting, fixed assets, depreciation, debt schedules, lender reporting, covenant compliance, property tax, insurance, accruals, and corporate allocations.
· Maintain appropriate internal controls and segregation of duties.
· Monitor liquidity, property-level cash flow, and working capital across real estate entities.
· Support third-party tax preparers and auditors with federal, state, and local compliance.
Required
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
· 7–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with a strong emphasis in commercial real estate required.
· 3+ years of leadership experience managing accounting or finance teams.
· Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
· Experience with multi-entity organizations and commercial real estate accounting.
· Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably Yardi or a comparable property management platform.
· Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills with the ability to influence business decisions.
Preferred
· Experience with commercial, residential, mixed-use, and development portfolios.
· Report directly to the Vice President of Finance and partner with executive leadership.
· Lead the financial strategy and performance of a diverse commercial, residential, mix-use, and development real estate portfolio.
· Make a meaningful impact within a growing, entrepreneurial organization where your ideas, leadership, and financial expertise directly influence business decisions.
· Enjoy a collaborative environment with executive visibility, cross-functional leadership opportunities, and long-term career growth.
· Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, and long-term growth potential.
Real Estate Driven | Hospitality Focused
Lupoli Companies is an award-winning and community-driven organization spearheaded by social impact entrepreneur, Sal Lupoli. With over two decades of growth and development throughout New England, what started as a small family-run pizza business has grown to include several hospitality and wholesale brands, more than 5 million square feet of commercial and residential real estate, and a charitable foundation that pledges more than $1 million a year to the causes it supports. Sal Lupoli’s entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas are the cornerstone of our success. He has continually focused on transforming communities by creating innovative opportunities to live, work, and play. As a result, these communities have seen tremendous positive impact on job creation and economic development. While Sal is known for redefining landscapes in Gateway Cities, he continues to predominately focus on the people and the history of the communities he does business in. The passionate people that make up Lupoli Companies are what help to drive our growth. While we strive to create elevated, innovative brands and experiences, we remain authentic, family-oriented and focused on community. As Lupoli Companies looks to the future, we continue to improve upon our award-winning brands, develop extraordinary new brands and focus on the communities we support. In 2020, some of the most exciting projects in our company’s history are on the horizon, including three new culinary concepts, The Lupoli Family Institute for the Culinary Arts in Haverhill, The Pavilion at Riverwalk in Lawrence, the Dascomb Road Project in Andover and Madison on Main in Andover.
Offices: 290 Merrimack St, Lawrence, Massachusetts 01843, US
Real Estate Driven | Hospitality Focused
Lupoli Companies is an award-winning and community-driven organization spearheaded by social impact entrepreneur, Sal Lupoli. With over two decades of growth and development throughout New England, what started as a small family-run pizza business has grown to include several hospitality and wholesale brands, more than 5 million square feet of commercial and residential real estate, and a charitable foundation that pledges more than $1 million a year to the causes it supports. Sal Lupoli’s entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas are the cornerstone of our success. He has continually focused on transforming communities by creating innovative opportunities to live, work, and play. As a result, these communities have seen tremendous positive impact on job creation and economic development. While Sal is known for redefining landscapes in Gateway Cities, he continues to predominately focus on the people and the history of the communities he does business in. The passionate people that make up Lupoli Companies are what help to drive our growth. While we strive to create elevated, innovative brands and experiences, we remain authentic, family-oriented and focused on community. As Lupoli Companies looks to the future, we continue to improve upon our award-winning brands, develop extraordinary new brands and focus on the communities we support. In 2020, some of the most exciting projects in our company’s history are on the horizon, including three new culinary concepts, The Lupoli Family Institute for the Culinary Arts in Haverhill, The Pavilion at Riverwalk in Lawrence, the Dascomb Road Project in Andover and Madison on Main in Andover.
Offices: 290 Merrimack St, Lawrence, Massachusetts 01843, US
