Financial Analyst

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst with significant experience in the residential homebuilding industry. This role is essential for our organization as it directly supports financial performance analysis, reporting, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the builder industry, financial reporting, and forecasting processes, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to present data effectively to leadership. If you have 5-7 years of experience working in residential homebuilding and possess the technological savvy, organizational skills, and strong analytical abilities required for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Please note: we will not consider applicants without builder experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
Develop and present financial performance summaries to senior management
Monitor key financial metrics and perform variance analysis
Develop annual budgets in collaboration with department heads
Create financial forecasts and update them regularly based on actual performance
Identify and analyze trends to improve financial planning
Conduct cost-benefit analyses for new projects and investments
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis
Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards
Maintain and oversee the general ledger
Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely
Reconcile account balances and bank statements
Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
Ensure timely invoicing and payments
Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts
Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes
Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations
Ensure financial statements are completed accurately and on time

Requirements:

Residential homebuilder experience – industry experience and employer understanding is crucial to meet all requirements. We will not consider applicants without builder experience.
5-7 years’ experience in a similar role, specifically with a residential home builder
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
High-level accountant with proven expertise
Technologically savvy – comfortable and confident with our systems and processes
Highly organized, with the ability to close month-end efficiently
Ability to build reports and present data effectively to the leadership team
Consistency and a strong attention to detail, including dates and managing forecasting information
Capable of spotting problems and bringing them to attention proactively
Experience working closely with CFOs and senior leadership
Advanced Excel skills including creating formulas, pivot tables, graphs, data manipulation and analysis, conditional formatting, macros, and index matching
Strong ability to review data and organize it in a meaningful way
High-level analytical skills
Self-driven and takes initiative, with a willingness to ask questions when unclear about a task or process
Able to work collaboratively with teams to drive process improvements and deliver the final product on time and with accuracy
Experience with QuickBooks Online, Sage 100 Contractor, Outlook, and MS Teams
Work hours must coincide with Pacific Time Zone, with a start time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Must be available throughout the working day to create ad hoc reports or work on projects
Excellent communication skills, including fluency in English

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