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# Chief Financial Officer at Fairstead ESC LLC

- **Company:** Fairstead ESC LLC
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-08-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fairsteadescllc/jobs/5406248008

## Job description

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments, including pipeline, across 28 states. As an integrated owner, operator, and innovator, Fairstead brings development, construction, and property management under one unified platform to deliver high-quality affordable housing that serves our residents at scale.

At Fairstead, we believe affordable housing should be thoughtfully designed, professionally managed, and responsibly operated. We seek to create and preserve housing that serves residents while delivering long-term value to communities, partners, and stakeholders.

Fairstead challenges industry norms through our tech-forward, entrepreneurial approach to affordable housing. In addition to core real estate capabilities, we operate innovative service lines designed to improve resident outcomes, strengthen communities, and drive operational efficiency. We embrace digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies, including AI, to build scalable systems that support sustainable growth, grounded in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, partnership, dedication, and integrity.

Fairstead is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to drive financial and operational strategy across its corporate platform — a leader in technology who owns financial planning, capital strategy, and the systems infrastructure to support one of the country's most dynamic affordable housing platforms. Fairstead operates across multiple business lines including property management, development, and technology, and is actively investing in digital transformation to operate smarter and grow faster.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role sits at the intersection of financial strategy and technology. The right candidate brings deep expertise in corporate finance and FP&A, a genuine command of AI and automation, operational excellence and communication skills to engage cross functionally.

Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Planning

- Lead Fairstead's corporate financial strategy, translating long-range objectives into rigorous financial plans and performance targets across all business lines.
- Implement and scale financial systems, processes, and controls to support a growing national platform and additional stand-alone business lines
- Own annual budgeting, multi-year forecasting, and scenario planning to inform decisions on new business lines, geographic expansion, and organizational investments.
- Maintain a corporate-level financial model supporting real-time strategic decision-making; define and monitor KPIs and financial health metrics.

Reporting & Decision Intelligence

- Build and own Fairstead's corporate reporting infrastructure, ensuring financial and operational data is accurate, timely, and decision-ready.
- Develop corporate reporting packages that synthesize financial performance, strategic progress, and forward-looking risk into a clear narrative.
- Champion data-driven decision-making; drive a culture of financial accountability by ensuring budget owners understand and can act on their numbers.
- Partner with and continue to build the IT function to ensure technology investments are evaluated with clear business cases and measurable ROI.
- Partner with IT to architect the data and reporting systems that underpin financial visibility — from consolidation tools to dashboard infrastructure.
- Deploy AI-driven analytics and automated reporting to drive financial efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications:

- 12+ years of progressive financial leadership experience at the platform or enterprise level, with demonstrated ownership of corporate financial planning, multi-year forecasting, and executive-level reporting in a complex, multi-entity organization.
- Strong command of financial systems and reporting infrastructure; hands-on experience selecting and implementing FP&A platforms, BI tools, and/or ERP integrations.
- Meaningful experience with AI and automation applied to financial workflows — not just familiarity, but actual deployment and measurable results.
- Exceptional analytical and communication skills; ability to translate complex financial models into clear, executive-ready insights.
- Strategic mindset with comfort in ambiguity, intellectual curiosity, and the discipline to operate fluently across finance and technology.

Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.

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https://fairstead.com/privacy-policy/

## About Fairstead ESC LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Fairstead is a purpose-driven national real estate firm dedicated to building and managing sustainable, affordable communities across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Jeffrey Goldberg (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Real Estate – Affordable Housing, Property Management, Development, Acquisitions, Sustainability
- **Target customers**: B2B (investors, partners, government agencies) and B2C (residents of affordable housing communities)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Grounded in empathy and powered by innovation, Fairstead builds vibrant, thriving communities across the country.” [fairstead.com](https://fairstead.com/about/)

## Products & Services
- **Affordable Housing Communities**: Fairstead owns and manages more than 27,000 apartments across 28 states, providing high-quality, affordable rental housing. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairstead)
- **Development & Construction**: In-house expertise in new construction, substantial rehabs, and seismic retrofits (e.g., $120M Samuel Madden Homes redevelopment). [fairstead.com](https://fairstead.com/)
- **Sustainability & Resiliency**: Projects include solar roofs, heat pumps, low-flow plumbing, and energy-efficient retrofits, achieving up to 30% energy cost savings. [fairstead.com](https://fairstead.com/about/)
- **ResiBridge**: In-house internet service providing affordable broadband to residents (active job postings for Network Deployment Technicians). [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fairsteadescllc)
- **Property Management & Resident Services**: Full-service management including compliance, leasing, maintenance, and community programs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: $500 million equity commitment announced in 2026 to expand the nation’s affordable housing portfolio. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairstead/jobs)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Freddie Mac (named 2025 & 2026 Impact Sponsor), NAHMA (ranked #15 on 2026 Affordable 100 List), Kentucky Housing Corporation, Miami Beach City Commission. [fairstead.com](https://fairstead.com/about/)
- **Growth Signals**: 10.6% year-over-year headcount growth (175 employees), 99 active job postings, 24,500+ LinkedIn followers (+7.2% YoY), and consistent industry awards (Top 50 Owner, Top 10 Companies Completing Substantial Rehabs). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairstead/jobs)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Comprehensive Platform**: In-house capabilities across acquisitions, development, construction, asset management, and property management – rare in the affordable housing space.
- **Sustainability Leadership**: Proven track record of deep energy retrofits and green certifications (Energy Star Award, Gold Award in Excellence Green Initiative).
- **Scale & National Reach**: Over 27,000 units in 28 states with regional offices in New York, Colorado, Florida, and Washington, D.C.
- **Purpose-Driven Mission**: Strong emphasis on community impact, resident services, and responsible stewardship differentiates from purely profit-driven firms.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion of Affordable Housing**: Continued acquisition and development of affordable communities, backed by a new $500M equity commitment.
- **Sustainability & Decarbonization**: Retrofitting existing properties with green technologies to reduce carbon footprint and operating costs.
- **Technology Integration**: Deploying ResiBridge for affordable internet and investing in proptech to improve operations and resident experience.
- **Talent Growth**: Hiring across compliance, property management, development, finance, and technology to support national portfolio growth.

## Why Work Here
- **Purpose-Driven Culture**: Employees are motivated by a mission to create positive change in communities. The company states: “We believe an organization united in purpose makes a difference.” [fairstead.com](https://fairstead.com/careers/)
- **Growth Opportunities**: 99 open positions across multiple divisions (compliance, property management, development, finance, tech) with a 10.6% headcount growth rate. Internship programs also available.
- **Work Environment**: Mix of office (NY, Denver, Delray Beach, Bethesda, Fort Mill) and remote roles (e.g., Traveling Compliance Specialist). The company emphasizes a “people first” approach.
- **Notable Perks & Recognition**: CEO Jeffrey Goldberg named New York Entrepreneur Of The Year® (2022); company consistently ranked among top affordable housing owners and managers.
- **Diverse Career Paths**: Roles range from community management and maintenance to senior engineering, finance, and sustainability – suitable for both early-career and experienced professionals.

## Sources
1. [fairstead.com](https://fairstead.com/)
2. [fairstead.com/about](https://fairstead.com/about/)
3. [fairstead.com/careers](https://fairstead.com/careers/)
4. [greenhouse.io - Fairstead ESC LLC Jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fairsteadescllc)
5. [linkedin.com/company/fairstead](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairstead/jobs)

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