Vice President of Finance

Meritage Homes Corporation; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritage Homes Corporation in Phoenix seeks a VP of Finance to lead forecasting, internal reporting, and strategic analyses for the division. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance to craft cohesive short- and long-term plans and drive financial performance for a growing national homebuilder.

This role requires a strong track record in residential homebuilding, exceptional analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to influence executive decisions under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; Master’s degree a plus.
• 5+ years in a Finance Leadership role, preferably in residential homebuilding.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with JD Edwards/PeopleSoft and Cognos/forecasting software preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and influence senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational forecasting; establish divisional profit forecasts and communicate issues to upper management.
• Own internal reporting; contribute to quarterly, annual and five-year forecasts.
• Conduct strategic analyses on business issues, including feasibility of joint ventures and market opportunities.
• Develop short- and long-term business strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Provide comprehensive valuations and analyses on business decisions impacting products, sourcing and facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

PeopleSoft

Cognos

Forecasting software

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a VP of Finance for our Phoenix division. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Operational Forecasting- Responsible for the review and analysis of forecasts; establish divisional profit forecasts and communicating issues to upper management.
• Internal Reporting- Key role in the accumulation of data and the formation of divisional financial forecasts including quarterly, annual and detailed five-year forecasts.
• Strategic Analysis- Financial/strategic analyses on issues affecting the business environment including feasibility of joint ventures, market analysis of new applications and working with suppliers on various business issues.
• Business Strategy- Short and long-term strategic plans, teaming with representatives from each functional area (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, etc.) to develop/present cohesive strategies.
• Valuations/Analysis- Provide comprehensive analyses and summaries on business decisions, including product line moves, component sourcing and facilities rationalization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; Master’s degree a plus
• 5+ years of experience in a Finance Leadership role; preferably in residential homebuilding
• Advanced Excel, Microsoft Office products, JD Edwards/PeopleSoftand Cognos/forecasting software preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
• Daily interaction with Division President, Division Leadership Team,external lawyers, land bankers and banks.
• Position requires 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
• Accurate; with attention to detail while staying clearly focused on the big picture
• Analytical; with the ability to receive and interpret information, analyze multiple variables and make effective decisions under pressure, in a high-volume fast paced environment
• Organized; with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet critical deadlines
• Self-directed; takes initiative, pro-actively addresses problems

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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 are focused on delivering a Life.Built.Better. Meritage is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as bringing their authentic self every day to be part of an inclusive organization. Meritage was certified a Great Place To Work for a fourth year in a row. Meritage has delivered over 210,000 homes in its 41-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. Meritage 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