Director of Finance #ESF

Top Reasons to work with our client:

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture!
• Exposure to diverse real estate investments and development projects!
• Strong mentorship and growth opportunities!
• Entrepreneurial, agile work environment!
• Competitive compensation and benefits!

Job Type: Full Time Location: St. Louis, Missouri Pay: Competitive Pay & Benefits!

What you will be doing:

• Lead Bamboo Equity Partners' investment strategy, portfolio performance, and financial operations with a focus on tax planning and compliance.
• Develop and oversee complex financial models to evaluate potential acquisitions, capitalizations, and development opportunities.
• Identify, assess, and recommend investment opportunities aligned with Bamboo's strategic objectives.
• Prepare detailed projections, scenario analyses, and performance forecasts to support investment decisions.
• Lead tax planning and compliance activities for fund- and asset-level entities, including partnerships, corporations, and real estate assets.
• Structure investments and transactions to optimize tax efficiency while maintaining compliance.
• Oversee preparation and review of tax filings, K-1s, and other regulatory submissions.
• Advise senior leaders on tax implications of cost segregations, acquisitions, dispositions, financing strategies, and entity restructuring.
• Monitor performance of existing portfolio and provide strategic insights and updates to senior leadership and ownership.
• Support capital markets activities including underwriting, financing, debt restructuring, and equity raises.
• Coordinate and facilitate fund- and asset-level transactions, including capital calls, distributions, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and fee payments.
• Develop and execute exit strategies for asset dispositions.
• Manage relationships with key operating partners:
  Intelica Property Accounting and Property Management, Oakline Construction Group, and Oakline Studios.
• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial reports and statements for all assets within the portfolio.
• Lead financial review processes to ensure conformity with GAAP.
• Strengthen financial governance, internal controls, and risk management practices across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field required.
• CPA strongly preferred; CFA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in real estate finance, private equity, investment banking, or a related field.
• Significant experience in tax advisory or tax strategy within real estate or private equity environments required.
• 3+ years of management experience, including coaching and performance management.
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytics capability.
• Strong understanding of partnership structures, real estate tax regulations, and investment tax implications.
• Intermediate-to-advanced MS Excel proficiency; strong skills in MS Office and Argus.
• Proven track record of financial modeling, valuation, reporting, and analysis.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.