Job Description

Large, publicly traded real estate construction company is hiring an Area VP of Finance.  This position is primarily responsible for partnering with Area President and/or Division President and other key operational personnel to focus on achieving and optimizing the annual plan. Operational areas of focus include: sales, land acquisition, land development, construction, customer service, purchasing, and escrow/closings. Responsible for advising managers and financial analysts on day-to-day financial operations of the Division. Mitigates financial risk for the division operations and ensures compliance with SOX controls and company policy. Reviews and manages the company’s detailed monthly financial forecast, including key operating statistics, income statement, balance sheet and cash flows.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as a key member of the division senior management team; partners with and provides counsel to homebuilding functional leaders in order to drive enhanced business results
• Responsible for financial analysis, strategic planning, forecasting, budget reviews, and business planning Partners with internal financial and executive management as well as extensive contact with external executives and decision makers
• Actively participates in Land Acquisition Review (LAR) submissions to the corporate LAR Committee for approval; responsible for the financial proforma analysis and feasibility. Primarily responsible for the overall accuracy of the data in the LAR submission
• Evaluates division’s costs and budgets to identify cost and operational efficiencies
• Collaborate with Division’s senior management team to develop and manage the division’s pricing strategy.
• Hires, trains and mentors FP&A team members. Delegates work, as appropriate, to finance team members, based on each employee’s abilities and skills. Evaluates employees performance and provides development opportunities for each team member
  Acts as primary financial risk manager for respective division(s).
• Acts as primary division liaison for internal audit and external audit team
• Continuously reviews current processes and identifies opportunities for potential improvements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• BBA/BS in Accounting/Finance/Economics.
• 5-10 years prior finance or accounting experience, preferably in fiancé leadership roles.
• 5+ years Early career in investment banking or real estate private equity
• 5+ years in Real Estate, ideally within home building.