Tactex Recruiting Advisors · 1 day ago
Director of Finance (Commercial Real Estate)
Tactex Recruiting Advisors is recruiting on behalf of a Commercial Real Estate investment Firm seeking a talented Director of Finance. The role is responsible for leading all debt-related activities across the company’s real estate portfolio, overseeing property-level and corporate debt financing, refinancing, and capital structuring to support overall operations and growth potential.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the REIT term loan expansion and line of credit financing process
Maintain and expand relationships with banks, debt funds, life companies, insurance companies, CMBS lenders, and institutional capital providers
Lead negotiations on loan terms, covenants, pricing, and structure
Monitor capital markets and provide recommendations on timing and execution of financings
Develop and execute on debt strategies for the REIT including the preparation to be a regular issuer of private placement bonds
Structure and negotiate mortgage loans and credit facilities for our various platforms and corporate credit needs
Evaluate fixed vs. floating rate strategies, hedging, and interest rate risk
Oversee all property-level debt across the real estate portfolio
Manage loan maturities, extensions, assumptions, and payoff strategies
Analyze debt sizing, DSCR, LTV, debt yield, and cash flow coverage
Partner with Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, and Chief Financial Officer to underwrite financing scenarios and sensitivity analyses
Review and approve debt assumptions in investment models and business plans
Monitor compliance with loan covenants, reporting requirements, and reserve structures
Identify refinancing, interest rate, and liquidity risks across the portfolio
Work closely with accounting teams to ensure accurate debt accounting and compliance
Prepare debt schedules, maturity ladders, and portfolio leverage analyses
Present debt strategy, risks, and opportunities to Chief Financial Officer and Managing Partners
Support forecasting and long-term capital planning needs
Qualification
Required
At least 4+ years of experience in real estate finance, capital markets, treasury, or investment banking
Strong expertise in real estate debt structures, covenants, and lender requirements
Strong negotiation and relationship-management abilities
Advanced financial modeling and underwriting skills
Bachelor's degree in finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field
Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment
Clear, confident communication with senior leadership and external partners
Preferred
8–12+ years of experience in real estate finance, capital markets, treasury, or investment banking preferred
Direct experience closing debt transactions across multiple asset classes
Strong understanding of real estate financing including term loans, lines of credit, and bond issuance process