Chief Financial Officer

About The Job

Fractional CFO – Commercial Real Estate (Retail Focus)

Location: Remote | Part-Time | Flexible Hours

Company: West Hive Capital

West Hive Capital is a private equity real estate firm specializing in the acquisition, repositioning and long-term ownership of retail shopping centers across California and other high-growth markets. We are known for our entrepreneurial edge, creative deal-making and hands-on asset management style. We are currently looking for an experienced Fractional CFO to join our team on a flexible, part-time basis.

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Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a high-level strategic thinker with hands-on experience specifically in retail commercial real estate. This role is ideal for a seasoned CFO looking for a flexible and independent structure while making an impact inside a fast-growing, entrepreneurial investment firm.

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Key Responsibilities

Deal & Financial Strategy

• Oversee financial modeling and underwriting of acquisitions, with emphasis on retail (NNN leases, CAM, etc.)
• Evaluate capital stack structures, run scenario analyses and create investor facing pro forma reports
• Collaborate on creative structuring of deals (seller finance, JV, pref equity, mezz, etc.)
• Review and refine investor presentation decks with a financial lens

Capital & Development Oversight

• Interface with lenders, brokers and capital partners through acquisition and closing
• Manage construction draws, track budgets and ensure funding flows properly
• Monitor CapEx expenditures and align with business plan milestones

Accounting & Reporting Oversight

• Oversee property-level and entity-level bookkeeping (managed by 3rd parties)
• Manage and coordinate CPAs, K-1 distribution and annual tax filing processes
• Support investor reporting and performance metrics (IRR, equity multiple, distributions)

Operational & Strategic Input

• Help develop systems for cash management, forecasting, and fund accounting
• Advise on corporate growth, scaling processes and team structure
• Serve as a sounding board for executive team on strategic decisions

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Requirements

• 10+ years of finance leadership, preferably as CFO or Controller in CRE
• Deep experience with retail real estate: shopping centers, strip centers, NNN assets
• Strong background in acquisitions, underwriting and real estate finance best practices
• Familiarity with syndication structures, investor relations and draw management
• Experience working with property managers and outsourced accounting teams
• Comfortable working in a fractional/independent capacity

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Ideal Traits

• Strategic and detail-oriented
• Entrepreneurial mindset, no hand-holding needed
• Strong communicator, comfortable speaking with investors, CPAs, and lenders
• Capable of handling ambiguity and building processes from the ground up
• California market knowledge a plus

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Compensation

• Flexible compensation based on experience and availability
• 1099 or hourly structure, negotiated based on value provided
• Long-term potential for expanded role or equity participation

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