Land Financial Analyst

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JOB SUMMARY:

Primarily responsible for assisting the Division’s Finance/Accounting and Land Departments in an Accounting and analytical capacity. Collaborate and interface regularly with internal and external customers. Interface with Division teams to ensure expectations are met and to continuously improve operations. Perform detailed analysis on contracts, budgets, and account balances and offer solutions to known or anticipated problems. Complete monthly accounting duties and assist with the preparation & maintenance of supporting documentation for land development accounting and preparation of other operational & financial reports. Work with Division personnel to improve the operational effectiveness of the division using measurable criteria and thorough monitoring of progress in comparison to company & industry benchmarks. Career growth opportunities available (land/finance departments).
 

Primary Anticipated Areas of Work (%)

• Contracts/billings (30%)
• Budgetary compliance/audits (25%)
• Correspondence with vendors (20%)
• Forecasting/analysis (15%)
• Financial reporting (month-end, quarterly reporting) (10%)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes land budget changes, analyzes contracts, and ensures accurate reporting of land costs
• Manages/enters contracts into financial system and maintains proper electronic support
• Sets up and updates land development budgets in financial system
• Prepares all land related wire requests
• Handles invoicing and coding in company's AP system
• Prepares monthly land budget review workbook in Excel to be used during the monthly budget reviews with both Land and Finance teams
• Prepares/analyzes land soft cost budgets
• Prepares budget vs. actual reclassifications needed during the month
• Maintains standardized processes, tools, templates, best practices, and standard operating procedures. Ensures compliance through rigorous monitoring and training.
• Performs detailed account analysis to ensure appropriate accounting for transactions and account balances
• Assists with the Division’s quarterly land budgeting/forecasting processes
• Ensures 100% compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation requirements, as well as Company-wide policies, procedures and standards around Land Accounting, including internal and external audit preparation for the Division
• Advocates and facilitates continuous improvement efforts and consistency within the Division Team
• Builds and manages relationships across the Division to maintain a focus on common processes and creating value
• Ensures the Division is in compliance with Company Records Management policies.
• Facilitates the Division’s annual Clean Sweep & Records Retention processes
• Performs necessary administrative work, as directed by the Director of Land Acquisition, Division Controller or Vice President of Finance

SCOPE:

• Decision Impact: Division
• Department Responsibility: Multiple
• Budgetary Responsibility: Yes
• Direct Reports: No
• Indirect Reports: No
• Physical Requirements: If applicable

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting (or equivalent in related field)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE :

• Knowledge of accounting theory and practice
• Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, goal-driven
• Critical decision-making and people management skills
• Strong analytical and team integration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of Company Finance Policies and Procedures
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast paced environment
• Ability to lead people through accelerated change
• Proven change agent with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to move conception to completion quickly

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