Director of Finance

Sekisui House US • Dallas, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US! The Sekisui House U.S. team is a proud builder of the SHAWOOD, Richmond American Homes, Woodside Homes, Holt Homes, Hubble Homes, and Chesmar Homes brands. We take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60+ year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable. We encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us. Positive Work Environment & Culture Collaborative Team Culture: Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued. Team Engagement: Participate in a variety of team-building events and social gatherings, such as company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials. We support a healthy work-life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments. Location: Chesmar Homes - Dallas West - Westlake, TX Position Summary The Director of Finance will act as a strategic financial consultant to the Chesmar Homes Area President, CFO, and senior leadership of the assigned division. This role will monitor land acquisition and overall financial performance, while overseeing the development and delivery of reporting that offers both historical analysis and forward-looking insights into investment, profitability, forecasting, and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA and/or MBA preferred, with a minimum of 6 years of progressive financial management experience in the homebuilding industry.
• Strong technical expertise in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and controlling.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with accountability and ownership, thriving in a performance-driven, nonhierarchical environment.
• Creative problem-solver with adaptability, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills to partner effectively across the organization.
• Deep understanding of the homebuilding business and alignment with company values of Ownership, Respect, Doing the Right Thing, Freedom, and Having Fun.

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or MBA

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and forecasting, including operating results, inventory levels, capital allocations, and cash flow management.
• Analyze the financial and operational performance of homebuilding subsidiaries to provide insights that drive profitability and efficiency.
• Partner with Division Presidents on land acquisition packages—ensuring data accuracy, assessing risk/reward, coordinating approvals, and facilitating lot takedowns per contractual requirements.
• Oversee and advise on key drivers of performance, including sales volume, product pricing, production costs, overhead, and capital expenditures.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize housing margins and earnings growth while ensuring compliance with corporate policies.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: We provide a competitive compensation structure that rewards performance and results.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial Future: Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Time Off: Our time-off benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types (bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, military leave).
• Insurance & Protection: Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage are included. An employee assistance program (EAP) is also available.
• Exclusive Perks & Discounts Homeownership & Financing: Take advantage of exclusive home purchase and financing discounts.
• Pet Insurance: Enjoy discounted group pet insurance rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director