Finance Operations Lead at Sanctuary

Location: Remote Engagement type: Full-time Experience: 4-7 years Start preference: Only apply if you're ready to join immediately or within 30 days Compensation: $2000 - $5000 / mo (based on experience and interview) Company: www.sanctuary.co About the company Sanctuary is a US based real estate company that builds nature-led, wellness-centered communities. Our first 135-acre residential community in the Texas Hill Country is designed with: 🌱 Non-toxic materials 💧 Clean water and filtration systems ⚡ EMF-conscious design 🌿 135 acres of preserved land and eco-sensitive planning 🏗️ Masonry construction We are a global team (spread across 8 countries) of designers, architects, engineers, and dreamers building spaces that restore and inspire. For us, it's not just where people live - it's how they live. Our vision is to bring Sanctuary to major cities around the world: healthy, sovereign communities that sit on the edges of every modern metropolis. The role We're looking for a Finance Operations Lead who owns the execution layer behind everything we build — draws, lender relationships, insurance, debt tracking, and cashflow visibility. You sit at the intersection of finance, construction, and operations, and you move between all three without losing a beat. You're the person who builds the system before the chaos arrives. You catch problems before they escalate. You give leadership the real-time clarity they need to make capital decisions with confidence. Your day-to-day Capital & Draw management Own and manage the full draw cycle for all active development projects across multiple lenders Prepare, compile, and submit draw requests with complete supporting documentation — cost certifications, inspection reports, title updates, and lien waivers Coordinate with lenders, inspectors, and title companies to ensure timely review and funding of each draw Maintain a master draw schedule across the portfolio and proactively flag delays or funding risks Track draw disbursements against approved budgets and flag variances for review Review closing documents, title commitments, settlement statements, and HUDs to identify discrepancies, funding risks, or at-risk situations prior to closing Lender communication & relationship management Serve as the primary point of contact for all lenders—managing all day-to-day communication and back-and-forth required to advance and receive draws Build strong, trust-based relationships with lender asset managers, construction monitors Navigate lender queries, information requests, and conditions professionally and efficiently Ensure all loan covenants, reporting requirements, and draw conditions are met on time Coordinate internally with project managers, contractors, and the development team to gather and verify draw documentation Insurance coordination Own the full insurance lifecycle across all projects and entities - builder's risk, general liability, title, and other required coverages Proactively solicit and