Director of Finance Operations

Real is a fast-growing national real estate brokerage powered by technology. Real is currently operating in all U.S. states, Canada, India, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2014, Real is a trailblazer in the Residential Real Estate industry, as we lead the disruption with our cutting-edge technology platform. We are on a mission to revolutionize the home-buying and selling process, making agents' lives better while creating lucrative financial opportunities for them.

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Location: US - Remote. Must be based in the US to be considered.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Director of Finance Operations to join our Finance team at Real. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the accounting systems and operations within the company along with the Canada and India Finance teams. This includes overseeing the daily accounting functions, ensuring financial systems are properly integrated and efficient, and collaborating with other departments to improve financial reporting processes. The position will also ensure that all financial data is accurate and timely.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and scale the US, Canada and India finance operations teams, setting clear goals and fostering a high-performance culture

• Serve as a strategic partner to cross-functional leaders, supporting key initiatives and elevating recurring issues

• Provide day-to-day oversight of the AP invoice process, Payroll process, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and risk mitigation

• Oversee financial systems and ERP integration, ensuring alignment with business processes and automation objectives

• Collaborate with the Business Transformation team to implement system enhancements and scalable controls in alignment with SOX-readiness

• Continued process improvement in multiple facets of the Finance team. Leverage technology to automate financial processes and reporting

• Support evaluation and rollout of new platforms (e.g., Brex vs. Concur Invoice) to optimize cost and operational efficiency

• Improve the structure and cadence of recurring financial tasks and reporting through process reengineering and team resourcing

• Ensure robust internal controls are maintained and continuously enhanced to support audit readiness and prevent control failures

• Monitor KPIs for AP, AR, and broader finance operations; ensure metrics are driving business decisions and accountability

• Identify pain points and propose high-impact, cost-effective solutions that improve process efficiency, reduce risk, and scale with the business

• Support internal/external audits and compliance initiatives across all regions

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Deep expertise in ERP systems and financial automation tools.

• Strong understanding of financial controls and operational risk mitigation.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of collaborating across departments and geographies.

• Proven ability to drive transformation initiatives independently and lead through change.

• Data-driven mindset with experience using KPIs to guide decision-making and performance improvement.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. CPA or MBA preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in finance operations, with a strong background in AP/AR, payroll, systems, and compliance.

• Prior experience in a SOX-compliant environment is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated success managing and mentoring cross-border finance teams.

• Experience in high-growth or tech-enabled environments is a plus.

Must Have:

• Ability to truly encompass our Company Core Values

  • Work Hard, Be Kind

  • Tech x Humanity

  • “We” are bigger than “me”

Real is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.