Vice President of Finance

Vice President of Finance – Real Estate Development

Location:

Pikesville, Maryland

Sage Ventures is a vertically integrated real estate development and construction company based in Maryland. We specialize in the development, construction, ownership, and management of high-quality residential communities — including for-sale townhomes, condominiums, and multi‑family rental properties. As we continue to expand into large‑scale, mixed‑use and luxury multi‑family projects, we are seeking a highly capable and strategic Vice President of Finance to lead all aspects of financial planning, cash flow management, and project‑level financial strategy.

The Vice President of Finance will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for providing strategic financial direction and oversight across the company development and construction operations.

This role requires deep experience in real estate development finance, including cash flow modeling, project‑level forecasting, capital planning, and financial analysis that supports operational and investment decisions. The ideal candidate is both analytical and strategic — someone who can anticipate capital needs, optimize funding strategies, and provide actionable insight to ownership and project leadership teams.

• Serve as a financial partner to ownership and the executive team, contributing to company-wide strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop long-term financial forecasts and capital strategies to support growth across multiple active developments.
• Evaluate new project opportunities and acquisitions through detailed pro formas and scenario modeling.

• Prepare, maintain, and continuously refine detailed cash flow projections for all active projects and corporate operations.
• Anticipate funding needs and manage capital allocation between projects, lenders, and partners.
• Oversee draw schedules, loan requisitions, and funding coordination with lenders and investors.
• Ensure adequate liquidity for ongoing construction and development operations.

• Collaborate with development, construction, and property management teams to align financial planning with operational realities.
• Analyze construction budgets, schedules, and cost reports to identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Support project executives and development managers with accurate financial data for key decision‑making.

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for ownership, investors, and lenders.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax professionals, and financial institutions.

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team that supports both project-level and corporate financial functions.
• Establish processes and reporting systems that enhance visibility, accuracy, and efficiency across departments.

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior role within real estate development, construction, or investment.
• Proven success managing development project cash flows, including lender draws.
• Deep understanding of real estate financial modeling, pro forma analysis, and project accounting.
• Strong ability to translate financial insights into strategic, operational recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (MBA or CPA strongly preferred).
• Experience with vertically integrated or developer‑builder organizations.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel-based financial modeling, development software, and accounting platforms.

• Strategic and forward‑thinking, with the ability to anticipate financial challenges before they arise.
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
• Clear communicator capable of distilling complex financial data into actionable insight.
• Collaborative, proactive, and aligned with the fast‑paced, entrepreneurial nature of a development company.

• Competitive salary…