Full-Time

Chief Financial Officer

Commercial Real Estate

Posted on 9/27/2025

Bisnow

Bisnow

201-500 employees

Commercial real estate news, events, networking

No salary listed

Norfolk, VA, USA

In Person

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent (CPA preferred)
  • 8+ years senior financial leadership, with experience in real estate or property management strongly desired
  • Background in public accounting (audit and/or tax) a plus
Responsibilities
  • Direct financial planning, capital allocation and liquidity management to support company growth and mission objectives.
  • Manage and invest corporate and client cash; oversee banking relationships and debt compliance.
  • Partner with the other leaders on M&A, new acquisitions, financing structures and closings.
  • Oversee the Accounting department in coordination with the Director of Accounting, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for managed properties.
  • Directly oversee preparation of financial statements and present findings to Board of Directors and other key stakeholders.
  • Maintain a rigorous system of internal controls. Enhance financial systems and workflows to improve efficiency, scalability and data integrity.
  • Coordinate external audits, tax planning and filings across corporate, partnership and property entities, and lead the internal audit team.
  • Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory requirements; adapt policies accordingly.
  • Communicate organizational goals and objectives, aligning departmental responsibilities and resources.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide mentorship to direct reports; build succession pipelines.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation and service consistent with company values.
  • Overall responsibility for risk management strategy, including insurance procurement, risk assessment and mitigation planning.
  • Serve as liaison with legal counsel on contracts, significant disputes and insurance claims.
  • Drive adoption of analytical tools, dashboards and automation within finance and across the enterprise.
Desired Qualifications
  • CPA preferred
  • Background in public accounting (audit and/or tax) a plus
  • Experience in real estate or property management not strictly required but strongly desired

Bisnow provides news, events, and networking for commercial real estate professionals. It operates an online news platform with articles and newsletters, and hosts live events in major U.S. markets that bring together developers, investors, brokers, and service providers. Revenue comes from advertising, event ticket sales, sponsorships, and premium access. Its goal is to help industry players access information, build relationships, and close deals in urban markets.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Specialized verticals in life sciences and healthcare attract niche sponsorships from investors.
  • European market expansion via UK and Ireland Rise Initiative drives regional advertiser growth.
  • Growing demand for DEI measurement accountability positions Bisnow as authoritative tracking source.
  • Socioeconomic diversity gap reporting differentiates from competitors focused solely on racial diversity.

What critics are saying

  • DEI backlash cuts corporate sponsor budgets 60-80% probability within 6-12 months.
  • High interest rates reduce CRE transaction volumes, slashing advertiser spend 80-95% probability.
  • Regulatory DEI bans in Florida and Texas force Rise Initiative event cancellations.
  • Free platforms like Adventures in CRE undercut paid events with similar content.
  • Axel Springer prioritizes Brew Media Group acquisitions, diluting Bisnow's independent market position.

What makes Bisnow unique

  • 400+ annual events across 47 markets connect CRE decision-makers unmatched by competitors.
  • Rise Initiative tracks diversity in CRE leadership with rigorous annual investigative reports.
  • Brew Media Group integration expands DEI content reach to ESG-focused institutional investors.

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