Dallas Financial Analyst I — Forecasting & Reporting

Meritage Homes; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritage Homes in Dallas–Fort Worth seeks a Financial Analyst to support the division with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting on land acquisition and operations. The role involves analyzing monthly statements, pro formas, and key metrics to drive decisions across the division.

You will prepare quarterly forecasts, annual plans, and variance explanations, collaborating with multiple departments to support residential for-sale project initiatives and strategic pricing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA or Master’s degree a plus.
• 2-3 years of finance or accounting experience.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Windows Office applications.
• High-level Excel user with the ability to generate scenario analyses and spreadsheet models efficiently.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting/forecasting software.

Responsibilities

• Support the DFW team with financial analysis and reporting, including support of the overall Division operations and of the Land Acquisition program.
• Review monthly financial statements, margin proformas, backlog reports, and other key indicator reports.
• Assist in the preparation and review of Quarterly Forecasts and Annual Business Plan.
• Prepare supplementary reports and analyses for management.
• Assist with pricing updates, lot releases, and MLS updates.
• Prepare monthly lot takedown reports.
• Prepare monthly Pro forma updates and provide written variance explanations.
• Coordinate monthly budget meetings with other departments.
• Assist in gathering, compiling, and analyzing information to complete the research and financial analysis of land under consideration for purchase to develop residential for-sale communities.
• Perform ad hoc analysis as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or Master’s degree a plus

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP/Business Objects

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Meritage Homes in Dallas–Fort Worth seeks a Financial Analyst to support the division with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting on land acquisition and operations. The role involves analyzing monthly statements, pro formas, and key metrics to drive decisions across the division.

You will prepare quarterly forecasts, annual plans, and variance explanations, collaborating with multiple departments to support residential for-sale project initiatives and strategic pricing