Finance Manager

Responsibilities

• Perform financial / strategic analysis on issues affecting the business including market analysis of new projects, profitability, return on assets, and inventory turnover
• Work with representatives from each functional area (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Accounting, etc.) to develop / present cohesive business strategies
• Communicate issues and provide solutions to upper management
• Provide comprehensive analyses and summaries on business decisions, including product line moves, component sourcing and facilities rationalization
• Prepare and analyze divisional profit and capital forecasts (including quarterly, annual and five-year forecasts)
• Manage internal reporting process, including the accumulation and analysis of capital and overhead budgets, homebuilder management reports, maintaining gross margin backlog, monthly proforma updates, lot takedowns, and other key indicator reports
• Publish pricing and lot releases and providing updates to the MLS department

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required. Master's Degree preferred
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of finance or accounting experience with a public homebuilder, entity in the real estate industry or public accounting firm preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office suite, JD Edwards / PeopleSoft and SAP / Business Objects forecasting software preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
• Strong negotiating skills and the ability to influence others
• Strong leadership skills : ability to set objectives, delegate tasks, and evaluate performance
• Sound judgment with a high level of integrity to execute decisions with significant corporate / financial impact
• Detail-oriented while staying clearly focused on the big picture

Overview

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer;

we believe in quality. Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding.

We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives.

With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including :

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best

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