VP of Finance & Strategy - Homebuilding Leader

Meritage Homes; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay structure

Strong benefits

Work-life balance

Career growth

Job summary

Meritage Homes is seeking a VP of Finance for its Phoenix division to lead forecasting, internal reporting, and strategic financial analyses. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional leaders to shape short- and long-term business plans, assess joint ventures, and drive profitability.

A prime candidate will bring senior finance leadership experience in residential homebuilding and strong negotiation and leadership abilities.

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 and MS Office; JD Edwards/PeopleSoft and Cognos/forecasting software preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations professionally
• Daily interaction with Division President and leadership teams; external lawyers, land bankers and banks involved
• Strong negotiating skills and the ability to influence others
• Strong leadership; ability to set objectives, delegate tasks and evaluate performance
• Sound judgment with integrity to execute decisions with significant corporate/financial impact
• Attention to detail while staying focused on the big picture
• Analytical with ability to interpret information, analyze variables and decide under pressure
• Organized and able to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Self-directed; proactive problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Operational Forecasting: review/analysis of forecasts and establish divisional profit forecasts
• Internal Reporting: form divisional forecasts including quarterly, annual and five-year plans
• Strategic Analysis: financial/strategic analyses on business issues including ventures and market analysis
• Business Strategy: develop short/long-term plans with cross-functional teams
• Valuations/Analysis: provide analyses on business decisions including product lines and sourcing

Skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

JD Edwards

PeopleSoft

Cognos

Forecasting software

Job description

Meritage Homes is seeking a VP of Finance for its Phoenix division to lead forecasting, internal reporting, and strategic financial analyses. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional leaders to shape short- and long-term business plans, assess joint ventures, and drive profitability.

A prime candidate will bring senior finance leadership experience in residential homebuilding and strong negotiation and leadership abilities.