Case Study: Recruiter for Multifamily CFO

CFO for Vertically Integrated Multifamily & Mixed-Use Owner, Developer, Builder, and Operator Across Sun-Belt Markets

As real estate platforms scale across multiple markets and asset classes, the need for sophisticated financial leadership becomes critical. For a vertically integrated multifamily and mixed-use developer operating across several Sun Belt states, financial complexity increased with growth. To support this expansion, the firm partnered with Gill-Mac Partners to recruit a Chief Financial Officer capable of building financial infrastructure, managing capital strategy, and supporting executive decision-making.

Client Profile

A regional real estate investor and developer, deploying capital for ground-up new development deals across multiple states.

The Challenge

As the company scaled, the firm required a CFO capable of overseeing corporate and deal-level finance, reporting, investor relations support, capital structuring, and institutional compliance while building internal finance infrastructure and team.

The Assignment

Gill-Mac Partners was retained to recruit a Chief Financial Officer to serve as a strategic partner to ownership and executive leadership.

Scope of Responsibility

• Corporate, operational, and deal finance and accounting oversight 

• Capital call and distribution mechanics 

• Investor reporting and audit coordination 

• Treasury, debt compliance, and risk management 

• Oversight of accounting, FP&A, and reporting teams, as well as operational oversight to include HR and IT

Outcome & Impact

The CFO institutionalized the firm’s financial operations, improved reporting accuracy and timeliness, and supported the successful growth of the overall operations, business, platform, and team.

Choose Gill-Mac Partners As Your Real Estate CFO Recruiter

Recruiting a Chief Financial Officer within a vertically integrated real estate platform requires a deep understanding of both institutional finance and operational execution. Gill-Mac Partners specializes in executive search across real estate investment, development, construction, and operations, identifying leaders who can build infrastructure while supporting growth. Our real estate executive recruiter services place leaders who align financial strategy with business objectives. Gill-Mac helps clients scale with confidence and operational discipline.

If your organization is seeking executive leadership in finance, accounting, or capital strategy, contact Gill-Mac Partners to learn how our specialized real estate recruiting approach can help you secure the right CFO or finance leader.