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David Weekley Home Regional VP/Director of Finance- Homebuilding in Houston, Texas
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Accounting & Finance
Houston, TX
Regional VP/Director of Finance- Homebuilding
Houston, TX
Regional VP/Director of Finance- Homebuilding
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Job Description
David Weekley Homes is seeking a Regional VP/Director of Finance to join our Team. This role supports our Houston, Austin, Dallas and San Antonio markets and will require moderate travel to each city within the region.
This person will offer data-driven guidance to regional leaders to strategically invest and maximize returns. This person will be responsible for continually monitoring and analyzing available intelligence to advise leaders regarding course of action as market conditions change. This role reports directly to the Regional President with a dotted line to the CFO at our Houston headquarters.
The successful VP/Director of Finance will exceed financial objectives, improve returns in each market and provide reliable underwriting and financial results consistent with projections.
Primary Responsibilities:
Work with Division President, VP Land and Land Team, and Purchasing Manager to develop price/absorption scenarios and to ensure complete and consistent feasibility and underwriting
Collaborate with Land Finance Team to determine preferred land development finance structure
Utilize market intelligence to make data-driven recommendations
Work closely with DP’s to establish correct community level pricing model
Update underwriting in accordance with current market conditions at community launch to recommend sales pricing and market position
Review community proformas to maximize profitability and pace, identify impact of delays and cost overruns and recommend a course of action
Responsible for ongoing community performance and sensitivity analysis with consideration of competitive environment and market conditions
Provide ongoing analytical support to identify opportunities for margin and ROI improvement
Perform project underwriting to actual performance reviews
Review monthly financial statements and address as appropriate
Review monthly and quarterly margin projections with Project Managers and Division Presidents and advise on strategy as needed
Lead and facilitate quarterly SOD (State of Division) forecast process and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) budget process
Hire, train and develop regional finance team members
The Candidate We Are Looking For: Education & Experience:
8 years minimum experience in finance/accounting working for a production home builder is a must-have requirement
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related course of study
CPA or MBA preferred
Able to effectively contribute and present insightful strategic analysis
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong leadership skills
Maintains a professional demeanor and resilient, positive attitude
Unwavering commitment to provide superior customer service
Able to work effectively under tight deadlines and with time-sensitive interruptions
Self-motivated and proactive
Demonstrates a high level of integrity and moral ethics
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills. Effectively conveys essential information and doesn’t shy away from delivering bad news.
Strong interpersonal skills – works well with a variety of people across all backgrounds and experience
Creative problem solver with the ability to find the root cause as well as a solution
Highly organized, accurate and detailed
What We Offer:
Come and join our winning team that has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For," 17 times! We offer a great team environment and an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
401k and discretionary 8% match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Profit Sharing
Vacation, Holidays & PTO
New Home Discount for Team Member & Family
Team Member Product Discount
Community Outreach
College Scholarship Program
And More!