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Overview
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Under limited supervision, the Director of Finance shares responsibility with the VP Finance for the creation of divisional business plans, budgets, forecasting and quarterly updates, as well as overseeing the accuracy of the accounting and internal financial reporting. The position must help to ensure financial integrity of the division in all aspects of reporting and adherence to GAAP and company accounting policies, preparation of annual business plans, and safeguarding of assets. The Director of Finance also assists with overseeing the sales contracts administration function of the division.
Responsibilities
Prepares annual business plans, quarterly forecasts, and monthly flashes to submit to the corporate office. Identifies and pro-actively manages execution gaps and partners with the VP Finance on material changes in a timely manner.
Creates and facilitates the execution of action plans to achieve specific results. Participates in formulation of key business strategies and partners with the VP Finance to ensure execution of strategies. Partners with other disciplines to develop and implement best practices to achieve the division’s goals. Recommends enhancements to internal reports to better support management’s needs.
Identifies cost savings and other profit-enhancing strategies for the division. Works with the VP Finance to maximize long-term divisional growth, profits and return on capital by identifying and recommending opportunities to maximize the profit equation. Periodically reviews the division's costs and expenses and provides suggestions to ensure the lowest possible cost per unit is achieved.
Actively participates in the land acquisition process and understands the division’s land pipeline, ensuring the land pipeline supports high growth and market dominance with minimal risk to the division’s budget. Oversees the land development budgets and works closely with land development managers to facilitate timely updating and analysis of these budgets.
Monitors and approves field purchase orders, check requests, security requests, lot starts, and recurring monthly payments.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required in Business, Finance or Accounting
Master’s Degree preferred in Business, Finance or Accounting
Current CPA license or qualified and willing to obtain licensure
Experience
Demonstrated success in the homebuilding industry as an executive professional in finance or accounting
6+ years of related financial management experience
4+ years of CPA/Public accounting experience
Progressive levels of management responsibility within publicly traded organizations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong technical and analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (at least intermediate level)
Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate succinctly and accurately
Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of others’ ideas
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Conflict and Change Management skills
Strong Business Acumen
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including strategic planning, being results oriented, and a strong team motivator
Work Requirements
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
Ability to move about work location
Ability to drive/travel as needed
Ability to walk up and down stairs
Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand
Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs as needed
Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions
Position is located on-site at 11314 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77082
About KB Home KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 650,000 quality homes in our more than 60-year history. KB Home operates in 45 markets from coast to coast. KB Home is an ENERGY STAR certified builder and ranks highly in customer satisfaction. Build your career with KB Home. Learn more.
Equal Employment Opportunity KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home.
Job Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
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Under limited supervision, the Director of Finance shares responsibility with the VP Finance for the creation of divisional business plans, budgets, forecasting and quarterly updates, as well as overseeing the accuracy of the accounting and internal financial reporting. The position must help to ensure financial integrity of the division in all aspects of reporting and adherence to GAAP and company accounting policies, preparation of annual business plans, and safeguarding of assets. The Director of Finance also assists with overseeing the sales contracts administration function of the division.
Responsibilities
Prepares annual business plans, quarterly forecasts, and monthly flashes to submit to the corporate office. Identifies and pro-actively manages execution gaps and partners with the VP Finance on material changes in a timely manner.
Creates and facilitates the execution of action plans to achieve specific results. Participates in formulation of key business strategies and partners with the VP Finance to ensure execution of strategies. Partners with other disciplines to develop and implement best practices to achieve the division’s goals. Recommends enhancements to internal reports to better support management’s needs.
Identifies cost savings and other profit-enhancing strategies for the division. Works with the VP Finance to maximize long-term divisional growth, profits and return on capital by identifying and recommending opportunities to maximize the profit equation. Periodically reviews the division's costs and expenses and provides suggestions to ensure the lowest possible cost per unit is achieved.
Actively participates in the land acquisition process and understands the division’s land pipeline, ensuring the land pipeline supports high growth and market dominance with minimal risk to the division’s budget. Oversees the land development budgets and works closely with land development managers to facilitate timely updating and analysis of these budgets.
Monitors and approves field purchase orders, check requests, security requests, lot starts, and recurring monthly payments.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required in Business, Finance or Accounting
Master’s Degree preferred in Business, Finance or Accounting
Current CPA license or qualified and willing to obtain licensure
Experience
Demonstrated success in the homebuilding industry as an executive professional in finance or accounting
6+ years of related financial management experience
4+ years of CPA/Public accounting experience
Progressive levels of management responsibility within publicly traded organizations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong technical and analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (at least intermediate level)
Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate succinctly and accurately
Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of others’ ideas
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Conflict and Change Management skills
Strong Business Acumen
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including strategic planning, being results oriented, and a strong team motivator
Work Requirements
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
Ability to move about work location
Ability to drive/travel as needed
Ability to walk up and down stairs
Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand
Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs as needed
Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions
Position is located on-site at 11314 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77082
About KB Home KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 650,000 quality homes in our more than 60-year history. KB Home operates in 45 markets from coast to coast. KB Home is an ENERGY STAR certified builder and ranks highly in customer satisfaction. Build your career with KB Home. Learn more.
Equal Employment Opportunity KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home.
Job Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
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