Director Of Finance - Washington - Keller Williams Capital Properties

Description

Position Summary:

The Director of Finance (DOF) is a key member of Keller Williams Capital Properties (KWCP) leadership team and will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial excellence for the organization.

As KWCP transitions from a long-standing outsourced financial services model to a fully internal structure, the DOF will step in as a transformational finance leader, owning the full scope of financial management, systems integration, and team oversight across a multi-office real estate enterprise.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned finance leader to assess and evolve systems, establish best-in-class infrastructure, and cultivate a high-performing team that delivers streamlined, scalable support across 10 real estate office locations across the DMV.

Responsibilities:
Key


Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership

• Guide enterprise-wide financial strategy - planning, forecasting, and performance analysis to drive long-term growth and operational sustainability.
• Lead the development of operational dashboards and reporting frameworks to drive alignment between finance, executive leadership, and market center performance.
• Act as a trusted partner to the leadership team in setting financial priorities, evaluating business opportunities, and communicating financial implications.
• Provide strategic oversight and mentorship to a team of four full-time finance professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and long-term growth. Operational Finance Ownership
• Transition all financial functions from an outsourced provider to in-house operations - assessing current tools, processes, and workflows for effectiveness and scalability.
• Oversee all financial systems, including budgeting, monthly soft closes, ACH/wire approvals, vendor contracts, and cash flow management.
• Manage AR/AP, commission disbursements, audit preparation, and investor reporting across all offices.
• Serve as the point of leadership for legal compliance, E&O coverage, pro forma modeling, and coordination of tax filings in collaboration with the external CPA.
• Eventually delegate recurring financial and administrative tasks to the internal finance team as systems are strengthened and optimized. Team + Vendor Management
• Direct and develop an internal team of four full-time finance professionals across KWCP's market centers, fostering operational excellence and team cohesion.
• Oversee key vendor relationships and financial processes across multiple business units, including mortgage and title partners.
• Build systems of accountability, communication, and collaboration to create an aligned, high-performing finance function.
• Champion cross-functional partnerships and continuous improvement across departments. Training + Transition Oversight
• Onboard and integrate internal processes previously managed by the outsource provider, including financial close procedures, reporting protocols, transaction processing, and market center operations.
• Ensure smooth knowledge transfer and documentation of key workflows, with a focus on eliminating single points of failure and building sustainable systems

Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in multi-site, franchise, or professional services environments
• Demonstrated ability to drive financial strategy, lead complex operational systems, and manage transitions from outsourced to in-house infrastructure
• Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial modeling, and P&L oversight; experience with QuickBooks, ProfitCoach, and/or similar platforms preferred
• Strong background in cross-functional team development, vendor negotiations, and organizational change
• Experience in the real estate industry or related sectors strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and systems thinking capabilities

What Makes This Role Unique:

Compensation:
$85,000-$120,000

• Key

Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership

• Guide enterprise-wide financial strategy - planning, forecasting, and performance analysis to drive long-term growth and operational sustainability.
• Lead the development of operational dashboards and reporting frameworks to drive alignment between finance, executive leadership, and market center performance.
• Act as a trusted partner to the leadership team in setting financial priorities, evaluating business opportunities, and communicating financial implications.
• Provide strategic oversight and mentorship to a team of four full-time finance professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and long-term growth.

Operational Finance Ownership

• Transition all financial functions from an outsourced provider to in-house operations - assessing current tools, processes, and workflows for effectiveness and scalability.
• Oversee all financial systems, including budgeting, monthly soft closes, ACH/wire approvals, vendor contracts, and cash flow management.
• Manage AR/AP, commission disbursements, audit preparation, and investor reporting across all offices.
• Serve as the point of leadership for legal compliance, E&O coverage, pro forma modeling, and coordination of tax filings in collaboration with the external CPA.
• Eventually delegate recurring financial and administrative tasks to the internal finance team as systems are strengthened and optimized.

Team + Vendor Management

• Direct and develop an internal team of four full-time finance professionals across KWCP's market centers, fostering operational excellence and team cohesion.
• Oversee key vendor relationships and financial processes across multiple business units, including mortgage and title partners.
• Build systems of accountability, communication, and collaboration to create an aligned, high-performing finance function.
• Champion cross-functional partnerships and continuous improvement across departments.

Training + Transition Oversight

• Onboard and integrate internal processes previously managed by the outsource provider, including financial close procedures, reporting protocols, transaction processing, and market center operations.
• Ensure smooth knowledge transfer and documentation of key workflows, with a focus on eliminating single points of failure and building sustainable systems

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Compensation:
$85,000-$120,000 per year

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