Chief Financial Officrer - The Hardy Group, Inc.

THE HARDY GROUP – Chief Financial Officer (Full-Time)
Located in Atlanta, Georgia or Surrounding Metro Area

ABOUT THE HARDY GROUP
The Hardy Group is the leading Hospitality Development firm, offering unparalleled expertise in executing complex and strategic projects of all scales and types, offering project management, program management, development management, disaster remediation & restoration, owner’s representation, due-diligence, conceptual budgeting/scheduling, and brand & PIP negotiating. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, HARDY maintains offices in strategic geographical locations, New York, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Orlando, Chicago, and Paris. For over 30 years, HARDY has spearheaded projects throughout the USA and Caribbean, consistently delivering results that surpass expectations. Providing certainty to owners and investors, mitigating risks, and consistently delivering on-time and within budget. HARDY provides leadership, honesty, and excellence to every assignment.

HARDY constructs the bridge between ambition and realization, delivering development and advisory services for individual projects and complete portfolios. Showcasing a diverse hospitality portfolio, encompassing full-service hotels, select service hotels, resorts, adaptive reuse properties, branded residential, and golf resorts. HARDY leverages its diverse team and proprietary project research alongside in-house budgeting software, to maintain industry leadership. HARDY’s clientele is comprised of Private Equity, REITs, C-Corporations, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Institutions, Governmental, and Family Offices. Select clients include Barings, Park Hotels & Resorts, Trinity Investments, IHG, HOST Hotels & Resorts, Highgate, and more.

As of June 2024, HARDY employs 68 talented individuals, and is currently managing 30 active projects, representing more than $2.5 billion in development value.Visit our website for more information at www.jhgi.com.

Summary: Directs the organization’s financial planning and accounting practices as well as its relationship with lending institutions and the financial community, investors and partners by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following
 

• Accounting Department Oversight: Direct the accounting department, manage the monthly close process, and prepare financial statements.
• Financial Analysis: Provide financial analysis, including variances and KPI metrics.
• Budget and Forecasting: Create and update the annual budget and monthly financial forecasts.
• Audit and Tax Coordination: Coordinate the annual audit and quarterly/annual tax filings with an outside CPA firm. Assist with the conversion of accrual to cash basis financials for tax purposes and file state sales tax reports as required.
• Corporate Records Maintenance: Coordinate with outside corporate agents and manage annual registration requirements.
• Cash Management: Oversee cash management, review daily transactions and balances, and prepare weekly cash forecasts.
• ACH Payments: Submit ACH payments for vendors, recurring payables, and owner distributions.
• Banking Relationships: Act as the administrator for online banking portals, establish banking relationships, and manage project bank accounts.
• Payroll Processing: Coordinate semi-monthly payroll processing and, in conjunction with the HR Business Partner, select benefit programs.
• Client Invoicing: Review monthly client fee invoices and update the weekly accounts receivable schedule.
• Project and Corporate Accounting: Manage the project accountant and corporate accountant, overseeing tasks such as monthly project draws, payables, corporate receipts, employee time and expense reports, and client invoices.
• Insurance Program Management: Oversee the corporate property/liability insurance program and coordinate the annual renewal with outside brokers.
• Credit Card Management: Manage corporate credit card charges, payments, expense reconciliation, and recording into the ERP system.
• Office Financials: Review monthly office condominium association financials and coordinate with a third-party management company.
• Advisory Committee: Serve as a member of the Advisory Committee, attend weekly meetings, and provide suggestions and feedback on business strategies, objectives, and policies.
• Professional Growth: Maintain a positive learning environment and pursue professional growth individually and for direct reports

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or a related field; CPA license is required.
• Experience: 10+ years in accounting with at least 5 years in a management or Controller role.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools; experience with Sage Intaact and Nexonia time and expense platform is a plus. **
• Industry Experience: Experience in real estate development and/or professional services is preferred.

Benefits Provided by The John Hardy Group:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401k Employer Paid Life/AD&D
• HSA/FSA
• 4 Weeks PTO (20 Days and Sick Leave/ in applicable states)
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Additional Benefits: Adoption Assistance, Parental Leave, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Financial Wellbeing Support, and much more

**The salary range for this role is $175k-$190k. We are not negotiating outside the range for this opportunity, we appreciate your understanding in advance. ** Thanks!