Financial Analyst

Meritage Homes • Franklin, TN

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About The Position

We are seeking a Finance Analyst for our Nashville Division, located in Franklin, TN. This role will focus on the following: Generally support the Nashville team with financial analysis and reporting. Review monthly financial statements, margin pro formas, backlog reports, and other key indicator reports. Assist in the preparation and review of Quarterly Forecasts and Annual Business Plan. Assist in the preparation of feasibility modeling for land acquisition transactions. Prepare supplementary reports and analyses for management. Update divisional key indicator reports. 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. Perform ad hoc analysis as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA or Master's degree a plus.
• 3+ years of finance or accounting experience, strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Homebuilding industry experience a plus but not required.
• 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.
• JD Edwards/PeopleSoft and SAP/Business Objects experience preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Generally support the Nashville team with financial analysis and reporting.
• Review monthly financial statements, margin pro formas, backlog reports, and other key indicator reports.
• Assist in the preparation and review of Quarterly Forecasts and Annual Business Plan.
• Assist in the preparation of feasibility modeling for land acquisition transactions.
• Prepare supplementary reports and analyses for management.
• Update divisional key indicator reports.
• 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.
• 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 every day.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree