Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Company: Harvey Hanna & Associates, Inc.
Location: Newport, Delaware

Company Overview:
Harvey Hanna & Associates, Inc. (HHA) is a multidisciplinary real estate investment, development, and management firm successfully creating sustainable industrial, commercial, mixed-use, and hospitality properties. Headquartered in Newport, Delaware, HHA owns and manages nearly 4 million square feet of superior industrial and commercial properties in Delaware and Maryland. Additionally, the firm’s hospitality division includes three internationally branded resort hotels, a boutique resort hotel, and award-winning restaurants. HHA is actively developing over 600,000 square feet of new industrial properties as part of its $300M industrial growth strategy, two large-scale mixed-use communities, and expanding its resort hospitality portfolio.

Position Summary:
HHA seeks an experienced and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the company’s financial strategy, planning, and Finance & Accounting group (F&A) personnel/operations. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will provide financial stewardship, ensuring sustainable growth, financial risk management, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in real estate development, investment, and hospitality finance.

Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic financial leadership, supporting and advising the CEO, COO, and senior management in all business and financial matters. Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with HHA’s business goals and growth initiatives.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support decision-making across real estate, industrial, and hospitality investments. Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making, including projections for business development and investment opportunities.
• Capital Management: Manage capital allocation, debt financing, and investment structures to optimize financial performance. Evaluate and execute financial due diligence for development, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures.
• Financial Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, tax laws, risk mitigation strategies, and corporate governance standards. Identify financial and operational risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Oversee the company’s insurance policies and financial risk assessments to protect assets.
• Accounting & Reporting: Monitor key financial metrics to assess performance and suggest actions for improvement. Oversee financial reporting, audits, and compliance with GAAP and industry standards.
• Operational Efficiency: Enhance financial processes, controls, and systems to drive efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. Drive operational improvements and cost-control initiatives to optimize profitability and ensure sustainable growth.
• Stakeholder Relations: Work closely with the CEO, COO, executive leadership, and development teams. Serve as the primary financial liaison with owners, lenders, and internal/external strategic partners.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, supervise, and develop the F&A group, fostering a respectful, collaborative, high-performance culture. Manage recruitment, training, and performance evaluation for F&A staff to ensure professional growth and company success. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Strong background in real estate investment, development, and property management, with expertise in financing and capital markets.
• Turnaround Management: Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully leading F&A department turnarounds, restructuring initiatives, and driving critical operational improvements. This includes expertise in F&A personnel restructuring, financial strategy realignment, cost optimization, process automation, and financial risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will have experience identifying inefficiencies, implementing robust internal controls, and fostering a culture of accountability to enhance financial performance. Additionally, they must have a strong background in managing departmental change, optimizing cash flow, and aligning financial operations with broader business objectives to support sustainable growth.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of senior financial leadership experience in real estate investment, development, or hospitality, with at least 5 years in a senior role such as CFO, VP of Finance, or Director of Finance in the real estate or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of financial structures related to real estate investment, debt financing, and private equity.
• Experience managing complex financial operations in a multi-asset portfolio.
• Proficiency in financial reporting systems and real estate accounting software.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated success enhancing/managing an F&A department.

Why Join HHA?
Harvey Hanna & Associates offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment, where leadership, innovation, and collaboration drive success. This is a unique opportunity to lead the financial strategy of a high-growth real estate firm that is transforming industrial, mixed-use, and hospitality assets. The CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping HHA’s future and delivering long-term financial success.

Harvey Hanna & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.