Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Sun Communities•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis partners with departments across the organization to evaluate key metrics, assess assumptions, and develop financial models that support forecasting and capital planning. This role leads the company’s financial planning processes, including the annual budgeting cycle, ongoing forecasting, and variance analysis against budget, prior year, and projections while providing recommendations to enhance business performance. The Director also delivers monthly and quarterly reporting and variance analysis for the CFO and COO, while supporting special projects and strategic financial analyses as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in in Finance or Accounting (Required)
10+ years in financial analysis experience (Required)
3 years in in a supervisory role (Required)
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of multiple budgeting techniques and tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational, analytical, multitasking and problem solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines
Working knowledge of data warehouses; ability to identify requisite data and their potential sources
Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/budgeting software programs
Must have a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

6 months in experience in the real estate industry (Preferred)
6 months in prior experience with budgeting software conversion project (Preferred)
Preferred Certifications/Licensures:(CPA or other professional certifications)

Responsibilities

Analyzes financial and operational results vs. forecast, prior year and budget; investigates significant variances, develops corrective actions and communicates findings to department leaders.
Coordinates the annual budget process and consolidates the results; provides budget information related to all areas of responsibility. Presents budgeted operating and sales results, cash needs and projected funds from operations.
Produces forward-looking, insightful and actionable performance analyses.
Provides insightful financial analyses and presentations to and for senior leadership to contribute to their effectiveness in managing and communicating operational and financial performance, opportunities, and issues within their functional area.
Identifies key business drivers and tracks performance against measures; challenges status quo and updates reports to show insightful, relevant and actionable data.
Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures. Reviews known and pending transactions for impact to FFO, NOI and other key metrics. Provides analysis of models created by the sell-side analysts for recommendations to Investor Relations Group.
Works closely with Accounting and Acquisition team members to determine analytical support needs and data required to build reliable metrics, business cases and financial models.
Responds to requests for FFO implications and budgeting/forecasting questions in a timely manner; addresses all questions related to the budget. Prepares monthly and quarterly analysis; provides quarterly confirmation of FFO and same property calculations.
Participates in the development of models and analyses to aid in the validation of existing forecasts. Supports strategic initiatives and assists with reviewing critical financial decisions including monitoring and reporting on key performance metrics and trend analysis.
Stays current on industry practices and issues, assessing and communicating their potential impact on the business. Maintains in-depth knowledge of all financial applications within the financial planning & analysis team and understanding of data relations and interdependencies.
Acquires key knowledge of business partners' strategies and operations; proactively anticipates and responds to environmental shifts.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
On-Site Fitness Center
Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Identity Theft Insurance
Legal Assistance Plan
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
Vacation
RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty