Director of Investments
Director of Investments
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Job Description
About Red Cedar:
Red Cedar Capital Partners LLC (Red Cedar) is a residential land developer and homebuilder in Charlotte NC and other southeastern markets. Red Cedar is the parent company of Red Cedar Homes Red Cedar Development Red Cedar Construction and Red Cedar Realty as well as our building supply company (Evergreen Maker) - all of which support the Red Cedar ecosystem. Red Cedar has grown exponentially since 2016 and is one of the fastest-growing builders in the Southeast.
Director of Investments
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly analytical detail-oriented and self-motivatedDirector of Investmentsto lead the financial analysis and underwriting efforts for our residential land development and homebuilding projects. This role is integral to our investment decision-making process and ongoing financial performance tracking. The ideal candidate will bring deep proficiency in Excel modeling strong technical capabilities and a thorough understanding of real estate project cash flows and construction cost structures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Underwriting & Deal Analysis
- Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate residential land and homebuilding investments.
- Perform project-level underwriting including detailed projections of revenues costs debt structures and returns.
- Understand and apply cost inputs by phase (land acquisition entitlements horizontal development vertical construction etc.) and how they flow through project cash cycles.
- Project Cash Flow Management
- Compile and reconcile actual cash flows provided by the accounting team.
- Reforecast and re-spread updated projections mid-project to assist in investor reporting and internal decision-making.
- Monitor budget-to-actual variances and provide insights into project performance and trends.
- Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis
- Complete one-off financial assignments including scenario analysis land residual analysis IRR sensitivity and other strategic evaluations.
- Prepare investor summaries and presentations that distill complex models into actionable insights.
- Collaboration & Reporting
- Partner with acquisition development construction and accounting teams to ensure seamless data sharing and model accuracy.
- Create and refine internal dashboards financial packages and reporting tools using Excel and other data platforms as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Real Estate Accounting or a related field. MBA or CFA a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in real estate financial modeling preferably in residential development or homebuilding.
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel including dynamic modeling cash flow waterfall structures and sensitivity analysis.
- Deep understanding of real estate development timelines cost categories and construction draw schedules.
- Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with accounting platforms (e.g. QuickBooks) and data tools (e.g. Smartsheet) a plus.
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday standard daytime hours; 8:30 am - 5 pm
Job Type:
- Full-time position averaging 40 hours per week
Compensation:
- $100000-$120000 annually
- Annual bonus based on company and personal performance
Benefits:
- 100% Medical Dental & Vision insurance covered to the employee
- 401k with a Safe Harbor match formula of 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of their compensation then 50% matching contribution of the next 2% of employees compensation
- 11 annual company-paid holidays
- 185 hours paid time off annually
Ability to Commute/Relocate:
- Charlotte NC: Ability to reliably commute or willingness to relocate before starting work (required).
Work Location:
- Onsite 4705 Entrance Dr. Suite D Charlotte NC 28273
Work Environment:
- Office-based environment with a business casual dress code. Standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets are used in this role.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment
- Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds
- Vision and hearing acuity to perform job duties effectively
- Maintain a valid Drivers License
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To apply please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. If you have any questions please contact us at We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team at Red Cedar.
Red Cedar Capital Partners LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate based on race traits historically associated with race hair texture and protective hairstyles color national origin ancestry creed religion physical and mental disability genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity or expression pregnancy sexual orientation age military or veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
