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Portal Warehousing

Chief Financial Officer

Portal Warehousing, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Portal Warehousing (“Portal”) is an Industrial platform that provides flexible, small‑scale industrial spaces for modern businesses and e-commerce merchants. Portal acquires infill industrial properties and repurposes them into right‑sized warehouse suites (100–2,500 SF), designed for the operational needs of small businesses, e-commerce brands, and logistics users. Each suite is delivered turnkey, with dock‑high loading, industrial zoning, and shared logistics infrastructure—enabling tenants to operate at a professional standard without long‑term lease commitments or major upfront costs.

POSITION OVERVIEW The Chief Financial Officer will serve as Portal's senior financial leader, responsible for all accounting, reporting, budgeting, and financial operations across both the operating company and real‑estate investment vehicles. This role reports directly to the CEO.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for an exceptional finance professional who can operate across the full spectrum—from property‑level budgets and month‑end close to audited financial statements and quarterly board reporting. The ideal candidate has the pedigree and polish to inspire confidence with institutional investors, combined with the operational mindset and work ethic to build systems from the ground up in a lean, fast‑growing organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting & Investor Relations

Serve as primary point of contact for all financial matters with Portal's capital partners

Prepare and deliver quarterly financial statements, NAV estimates, portfolio performance reports, and variance analyses

Coordinate preparation of quarterly board materials including deal‑by‑deal performance tracking, leverage summaries, expense reporting vs. thresholds, and investment pipeline updates

Manage relationship with third‑party fund administrator, ensuring timely and accurate capital calls, distributions, and K‑1 delivery

Oversee annual audit process, serving as primary liaison to external auditors

Ensure compliance with all partnership agreement reporting requirements and approval processes

Develop and implement standardized budgeting and forecasting processes for all assets

Build property‑level financial models tracking NOI, NCF, occupancy, leasing activity, and progress against business plan

Establish operating and capital budget approval workflows, including variance tracking and monthly reforecasting

Create cash flow forecasting models at both property and portfolio levels, incorporating debt service, CapEx needs, and working capital requirements

Monitor construction budgets and funding draws for development projects, and lenders

Accounting Operations & Controls

Oversee all accounting functions, including AP/AR, payroll, month‑end close, and bank reconciliations

Direct all corporate and property‑level accounting, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate, timely financial reporting

Establish and maintain chart of accounts, general ledger structure, and internal controls appropriate for institutional standards

Coordinate tax compliance (corporate and partnership level) with external tax advisors

Manage treasury functions including banking relationships, cash controls, and covenant compliance

Systems & Process Development

Assess and upgrade existing accounting systems to support portfolio growth and institutional reporting requirements

Implement scalable processes, templates, and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy as the portfolio expands

Build reporting infrastructure that provides real‑time visibility into property performance, pipeline deployment, and portfolio returns

Develop standardized templates for property operating statements, cash flow reports, and investor communications

Create financial policy and procedures manual documenting all key processes and controls

QUALIFICATIONS Required Experience & Background

10‑15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience in real estate

Strong foundation in real‑estate investment accounting, with specific experience in:

Partnership/fund accounting and investor reporting

Property‑level budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Working with institutional investors or fund structures

Proven track record managing audits, working with fund administrators, and producing institutional‑quality financial reporting

Experience implementing systems, processes, and controls in a growth‑stage or entrepreneurial environment

GAAP accounting; CPA preferred

Experience with industrial, self‑storage, or related property types a plus

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