Finance Analyst
About The Position
Meritage Homes is seeking a Financial Analyst that will support growth in the Orlando Division. Meritage Homes is focused on delivering a Life.Built.Better.®. The company is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. Meritage is looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as bringing their authentic self every day to be part of an inclusive organization. Meritage was certified a Great Place To Work for a second year in a row, and is currently ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces listings in the categories of Construction, Women and Parents. Meritage has delivered over 200,000 homes in its 40-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. Meritage is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help the organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- 2-3 years of finance or accounting experience
- Advanced computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Windows Office applications.
- High-level Excel user with the ability to generate scenarios analysis and spreadsheet models efficiently.
- Hands-on experience with budgeting/forecasting software.
- Strong written/oral and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate in a professional manner with all levels in the organization, with a customer service focus.
- Ability to write and communicate complex information and procedures in an easily comprehensible manner.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or Master’s degree a plus.
- Homebuilding industry experience a plus but not required.
- JD Edwards and SAP/Business Objects experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the Orlando team with financial analysis and reporting, including support of the overall Division operations and of the Land Acquisition program.
- Review monthly financial statements, margin proformas, backlog reports, and other key indicator reports.
- Assist in the preparation and review of Quarterly Forecasts and Annual Business Plan.
- Prepare supplementary reports and analyses for management.
- Assist with pricing updates, lot releases, and MLS updates.
- Prepare monthly lot takedown reports.
- Prepare monthly Pro forma updates and provide written variance explanations.
- Coordinate monthly budget meetings with other departments.
- Assist in gathering, compiling, and analyzing information to complete the research and financial analysis of land under consideration for purchase to develop residential for-sale communities.
- Prepare assigned sections of the Corporate Land Acquisition Approval Package.
- Perform ad hoc analysis as needed.
Benefits
- A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
- An organization that lives by its core values everyday
- Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
- State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
- A competitive pay structure
- Strong benefits
- Flexibility in work-life integration
- Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
- Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
- Maintain a competitive drive to be the best
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
