VP Finance & Strategic Growth

Cornerstone Home Lending•Houston, TX

About The Position

This position supports management in financial planning and decision making, as well as assists in business development activities to promote profitable growth. Cornerstone Home Lending, a division of Cornerstone Capital Bank, is a unique national home lender with a reputation of amazing service, customer satisfaction, on-time closings, employee retention, and happiness. We employ people who are passionately committed to Cornerstone’s Mission, Vision & Core Convictions. Our brand is known for on-time closings - a key core conviction of Cornerstone. We have successfully navigated our company through many industry cycles and changes in regulations. We honor God by using our talents to make a positive difference in the lives of our Team Members, Clients, Shareholders, Communities, and the People who provide services to us.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting required.
This position requires 6+ years of experience in Real Estate Finance.
Strong organizational skills, and detail oriented
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, in particular Excel
Experience utilizing relations databases for data analysis (SQL)
Superior analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
Knowledge of mortgage industry and financial concepts associated with mortgages (AMP designation preferred)
Strong understanding of technology, including Jet Reports, Crystal Reports, Salesforce, and Fusion.

Nice To Haves

AMP designation preferred

Responsibilities

Support managers by summarizing, presenting, and advising on all financial aspects (regional and corporate).
Model current branches to advise on profitability dynamics, and then coordinate product margins and commission rates for each market.
Assist in recruiting efforts of Loan Originators, by modeling, assessing, and advising on opportunities.
Participate in the recruiting and development of Joint Venture opportunities, by leading the proforma creation, maintaining strong knowledge of all the platforms offered, and evolving the value provided to partners.
Act as a CHL representative for joint ventures, presenting all necessary financial reporting and support.
Play a key role in supporting the Builder Connect program to promote growth in the homebuilding sector.
Design financial reporting tools for all levels of sales management to better understand and manage key dynamics.
Complete Stratmor/MBA analysis and summaries for financial benchmarking purposes.
Attend industry events to network and provide management summaries of recent trends and opportunities.
Produce annual production forecasts and financial projections.
Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.