Director or VP, Finance

Risewell Homes. • Scottsdale, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director or Vice President of Finance is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the Division. As a key member of the Division�s leadership team, this role partners closely with the Division President and other senior leaders to drive financial performance, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. The Vice President provides strategic guidance on financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, while ensuring effective controls, compliance, and fiscal discipline. This position leads and develops a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to support the Division�s business objectives and long-term success.

Requirements

• Bachelor�s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required.
• Minimum 7�15 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or financial planning and analysis.
• Prior experience in residential homebuilding, construction, or real estate required.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and Excel proficiency required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proven track record in financial strategy, operational support, and process improvement.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Experience in public accounting or corporate finance leadership a plus.
• Knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning or similar financial systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a financial advisor to the Division President, supporting the development and execution of the Division�s financial strategy and business plan.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to ensure timely and accurate financial projections.
• Provide insightful financial analysis, identifying key trends, variances, and opportunities for growth and cost optimization.
• Present divisional financial performance and projections to corporate executives, summarizing key assumptions, variances, and recommendations.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure reliable and predictable operational and financial performance across the Division.
• Analyze revenues, costs, profits, and key financial ratios; provide explanations of variances and recommendations for improvement.
• Partner with department leaders to develop and manage budgets, timelines, cash flows, and forecasts.
• Conduct monthly budget meetings to review project assumptions, identify risks, and recommend adjustments.
• Ensure division compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory standards, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Lead initiatives to enhance cash flow management, capital allocation, and overall liquidity.
• Collaborate with the Land Acquisition team to underwrite new projects, performing financial analyses and sensitivity modeling.
• Manage project budgets and assumptions following acquisition approval.
• Coordinate with Accounting on entity setup and system configuration for new projects.
• Track key land acquisition milestones and support closing and financing activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear goals and expectations, provide feedback and coaching, and ensure professional growth and engagement.
• Promote a culture of integrity, innovation, and operational excellence across the Division.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance coverage for team members and their dependents
• Generous paid time off policies, like vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement
• Paid disability, parental and military leave
• Company-sponsored and voluntary term life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurances
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Wellness incentive program

What This Job Offers

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