Director, Development Finance - CyrusOne
Dallas, TX
About the Job
The Director of Development Finance oversees the financial analysis, partners with the development to track and report on project budgets, timelines, and milestones. This role is crucial in helping to manage the development portfolio, implement procedures, assessing risk, and ensuring the profitability and sustainability of data center developments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, real estate development practices, and project management coupled with strong leadership and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
+ Transition initial underwriting templates and analyses into actionable working budgets and forecasts
+ Establish development tracking guidelines and expectations across the US, Europe, and Japan
+ Collaborate with the development team to set, monitor, and report on project milestones as well as create working budgets for tracking of performance of developments including contractors, subcontractors, and other consultants
+ Generate monthly reports on development progress and reconcile them to underwriting
+ Assist with the selection of general contractors, and vendors and assist in overseeing performance and invoicing of subcontractors.
+ Review and approve all change orders
+ Coordinate with Corporate FP&A to establish short and long-term cash flow forecasting for all of the development projects
+ Collaborate with Procurement to standardize pricing and optimize costs
+ Ensure budgets and projects align with customer design expectations lease commence dates
+ Develop tracking and auditing mechanisms to evaluate performance against underwriting
+ Working with Capital Markets on execution and diligence related to facility-level project financing
Qualifications:
+ Minimum of 10 years of experience in real estate or corporate finance a focus on construction and development, real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and investments. Knowledge of the data center industry is a plus
+ Strong work ethic and commitment to operational excellence and process improvement
+ Must be detail-oriented, and have the ability to read and understand contracts
+ Must have strong interpersonal skills as well as excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with individuals at various levels
+ Flexible and adaptable leadership that is calm under tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
+ Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
+ Substantial knowledge and experience in developing and implementing financial best practices and procedures
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities with a sense of urgency
+ Ability to effectively collaborate, work in a decentralized environment, and influence people under direct supervision, not direct supervision
+ Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
+ Experience with Yardi, SalesForce, and/or OneStream software is a plus
Education / Certifications:
+ BS Degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
+ MBA/CPA/CFA is a plus
CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.
Welcome to the CyrusOne Career Portal! A great opportunity awaits you so don't delay, apply today!
CyrusOne is proud to be recognized as a Top Work Place by USA Today. Celebrated for our company culture, CyrusOne stands out for its commitment to core values such as community, agility, respect, an enjoyable workplace, ethics, and exceptional service. This accolade reflects CyrusOne’s dedication to creating an engaging, respectful, and growth-oriented environment, underpinned by integrity, which not only enhances customer satisfaction but also contributes to the company’s overall success.
CyrusOne is a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions. With more than 50 high-performance mission-critical facilities worldwide, the Company ensures the continued operation of digital infrastructure for nearly 1,000 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies.
CyrusOne’s leading global platform of hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud deployments offers customers colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit environments, which help enhance the strategic connections of their essential data infrastructures and support the achievement of sustainability goals. CyrusOne data centers offer world-class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands. Combining exceptional financial strength, a broad global footprint, and continued investment in key digital gateway markets, CyrusOne provides the world’s largest companies with long-term stability and strategic advantage at scale. For more information, please visit cyrusone.com (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/yRv0Cv2rY1irrOmMUQ2LCm?domain=cyrusone.com/) .
Responsibilities:
+ Transition initial underwriting templates and analyses into actionable working budgets and forecasts
+ Establish development tracking guidelines and expectations across the US, Europe, and Japan
+ Collaborate with the development team to set, monitor, and report on project milestones as well as create working budgets for tracking of performance of developments including contractors, subcontractors, and other consultants
+ Generate monthly reports on development progress and reconcile them to underwriting
+ Assist with the selection of general contractors, and vendors and assist in overseeing performance and invoicing of subcontractors.
+ Review and approve all change orders
+ Coordinate with Corporate FP&A to establish short and long-term cash flow forecasting for all of the development projects
+ Collaborate with Procurement to standardize pricing and optimize costs
+ Ensure budgets and projects align with customer design expectations lease commence dates
+ Develop tracking and auditing mechanisms to evaluate performance against underwriting
+ Working with Capital Markets on execution and diligence related to facility-level project financing
Qualifications:
+ Minimum of 10 years of experience in real estate or corporate finance a focus on construction and development, real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and investments. Knowledge of the data center industry is a plus
+ Strong work ethic and commitment to operational excellence and process improvement
+ Must be detail-oriented, and have the ability to read and understand contracts
+ Must have strong interpersonal skills as well as excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with individuals at various levels
+ Flexible and adaptable leadership that is calm under tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
+ Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
+ Substantial knowledge and experience in developing and implementing financial best practices and procedures
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities with a sense of urgency
+ Ability to effectively collaborate, work in a decentralized environment, and influence people under direct supervision, not direct supervision
+ Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
+ Experience with Yardi, SalesForce, and/or OneStream software is a plus
Education / Certifications:
+ BS Degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
+ MBA/CPA/CFA is a plus
CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.
Welcome to the CyrusOne Career Portal! A great opportunity awaits you so don't delay, apply today!
CyrusOne is proud to be recognized as a Top Work Place by USA Today. Celebrated for our company culture, CyrusOne stands out for its commitment to core values such as community, agility, respect, an enjoyable workplace, ethics, and exceptional service. This accolade reflects CyrusOne’s dedication to creating an engaging, respectful, and growth-oriented environment, underpinned by integrity, which not only enhances customer satisfaction but also contributes to the company’s overall success.
CyrusOne is a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions. With more than 50 high-performance mission-critical facilities worldwide, the Company ensures the continued operation of digital infrastructure for nearly 1,000 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies.
CyrusOne’s leading global platform of hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud deployments offers customers colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit environments, which help enhance the strategic connections of their essential data infrastructures and support the achievement of sustainability goals. CyrusOne data centers offer world-class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands. Combining exceptional financial strength, a broad global footprint, and continued investment in key digital gateway markets, CyrusOne provides the world’s largest companies with long-term stability and strategic advantage at scale. For more information, please visit cyrusone.com (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/yRv0Cv2rY1irrOmMUQ2LCm?domain=cyrusone.com/) .
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