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Samaha Studio

Vice President of Finance

Samaha Studio, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Vice President of Finance

Location:

6100 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Reports To:

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Type:

Full-Time | Strategic Leadership

Hours:

M-F; 9AM-5PM;

Benefits:

Medical Insurance, 401(k) Match, PTO, Paid Holidays, Continued Education Stipend

Role Summary

The Vice President of Finance will serve as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing the company’s financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and capital management. While this role does not carry the formal CFO title, it is structured to handle many of the core responsibilities typically associated with a CFO, including financial strategy, capital efficiency, and investor support. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a candidate who can operate strategically while still building core infrastructure from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

Partner with the COO and executive team to align financial operations with company goals Build and manage financial models for growth, risk planning, and project feasibility Support capital raise processes, including materials preparation and investor communications

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes Develop internal dashboards and KPI tracking to support decision-making Conduct scenario planning to evaluate capital allocation and growth strategies

Financial Operations & Controls

Oversee accounting, cash flow, and internal controls Ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements Implement and improve financial systems for scalability (e.g., ERP, BI tools)

Capital Management & Lender Relations

Support debt financing strategy, including lender sourcing, negotiation, and reporting Improve capital stack structure and cost of capital over time Prepare reporting for banks, investors, and financial sponsors

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with operations, construction, and development teams on financial alignment Collaborate with external accountants, legal, and insurance partners Provide financial insight for project bids, contract reviews, and pricing strategies

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred) 7+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership, ideally within construction, real estate development, or capital-intensive industries Deep experience in FP&A, budgeting, and financial reporting Strong financial modeling and scenario analysis skills Ability to manage across multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment Experience with institutional capital, debt financing, or investor reporting is a plus

Growth Path

This role is structured with the potential to evolve into a Chief Financial Officer position as the company grows and establishes institutional capital partnerships. The VP of Finance will play a critical role in shaping that financial foundation.

Company Description

SAMAHA is a design and development studio based in Los Angeles, CA focused on providing high value returns through innovative creations. The studio utilizes a value-based approach to design and prides itself on operating in the intersection of financial and building design. SAMAHA has received award recognition from multiple programs such as the Masterprize award, the A’ awards and the Titan Property awards.

SAMAHA is a design and development studio based in Los Angeles, CA focused on providing high value returns through innovative creations. The studio utilizes a value-based approach to design and prides itself on operating in the intersection of financial and building design. SAMAHA has received award recognition from multiple programs such as the Masterprize award, the A’ awards and the Titan Property awards. Seniority level

Seniority level Executive Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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