Director of Finance

We are teaming with a fast-growing national homebuilder in search of an analytical professional with a strong background in accounting and finance to join their operating team as Director of Finance.

We are seeking a candidate with Director, Controller, Assistant Controller, and/or VP level experience in the homebuilding industry.

The position will report directly to the Division President of the company and involves a clear track to a Division President opportunity.  Experience with a high volume local or regional builder is preferred.  Local and non-local candidates will be considered.  The comp, benefits, and opportunity for personal and professional growth are very strong for this opportunity.

We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our client’s values of putting the customer – and their needs – first.  In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development, and advancement opportunities, our client offers full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:

RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE:

• Ensures understanding and compliance with financial and accounting policies, internal control procedures and practices
• Supervises the annual business planning and quarterly project budget update process ensuring a high level of transparency and accuracy
• Works closely with CFO, Division Presidents, and the Land Acquisition department in analyzing the viability and structure of potential deals and determining the direction of future project and product positioning
• Performs post-acquisition project reviews comparing actual results with original underwriting to identify trends or gaps as well as areas of improvement for future deals
• Reviews, analyzes and presents financial and non-financial submarket data to management as needed when reviewing existing communities or when considering new investments
• Provides analytical support to the management to improve homebuilding operations and to identify opportunities for cost savings
• Works closely with the Sales and Marketing department in establishing correct project level pricing model, including base prices, lot premiums, option pricing, and incentive promotions
• Works closely with the Sales and Construction departments in determining optimum production levels in each community as well as mapping production direction within a community
• Reviews the division financial reporting package and associated local management schedules
• Serves as local driver of process improvement efforts driven by standardized processes in all aspects of operations
• Ultimately responsible for coordination of back-office operations including payroll & commissions, purchasing/architecture, construction coordination & sales & escrow coordination
• Oversees contract processing and closing function for the Division ensuring that all sales documents comply with local and corporate requirements, in addition to ensuring that all closings occur expediently at a high level of customer satisfaction
• Provides support and direction to the Corporate Accounting group in the preparation of division financial statements and disclosure
• Oversees internal control and other accounting/operational procedures within the Division
• Recruits, hires, evaluates, trains, develops and retains a productive and highly engaged department
• Develops positive, teamwork and achievement-oriented work culture for staff
• Models and reinforces actions consistent with the Company’s values, vision, and culture in line with the core leadership competencies.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE:  

• MBA and/or CPA with 10+ years of business experience in financial analysis, planning, or economic analysis
• “Big Four” and/or large manufacturing and real estate experience, a plus
• Proficiency in computer spreadsheets is essential
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary
• Functional and/or P&L management experience
• Experience working with or in the sales functions is a plus
• Effective team manager

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation
• Home Purchase Discount
• Mortgage and Settlement Services Discounts
• Comprehensive Health, Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) (Full-time employees are eligible to contribute immediately)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Vacation and Holidays