VP of Finance

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health insurance plan
• Bonus program
• 401(k) Retirement program with generous company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Cell phone allowance
• Gas allowance

Our client has been a premier local Atlanta Home builder. Their goal is to enrich the lives they touch by helping their buyers achieve their dreams through home ownership. They are dedicated to delivering quality innovative and comfortable places to live and are proud to announce expansion into the Alabama and Florida markets.

Its what better living is all about. If you are passionate about all aspects of enriching peoples lives and want to become part of a winning team, join the family, and promote your opportunity for growth.

Position Summary:

The VP of Finance will manage all finance-related activities including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

Job Functions:

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Lead the development of financial strategies to support business objectives, including long-term financial planning and risk management.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business drivers to the executive leadership team.
• Evaluate the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies, and regulatory action.
• Assist in evaluation and execution of tangential real estate strategies, including multifamily apartment and Build For Rent projects.

Financial Operations:

• Oversee and direct accounting, budgeting, and financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies, maintaining a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risk.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting, ensuring that cash flow requirements are met for all operations.
• Manage banking and treasury relationships, including land development lending and construction loan lending.
• Lead investor reporting including joint venture formations, capital funding and investor distributions.
• Oversee tax reporting with external tax team.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting process and provide ongoing financial forecasts, identifying and addressing any variances.
• Prepare and present financial results to the executive team and board of directors, providing insights on variances, trends, and improvement opportunities.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, implementing controls and policies to minimize exposure.
• Lead efforts on risk management and collaborate with insurance teams on risk and insurance matters.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a key business partner to the President as well as the Executive Team, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Work closely with the Land Acquisition Team and other departments to analyze new land acquisitions, joint ventures, and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with external auditors, ensuring that financial audits are conducted efficiently and that all reporting requirements are met.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop the finance and accounting teams, ensuring the professional growth and development of staff.
• Implement recruitment and talent development strategies to build and maintain a high-performing finance team.
• Foster a collaborative environment that supports innovation and process improvement within the finance department.

• Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. MBA preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally in the home-building or real estate industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and cash flow management.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive financial performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced skills in Excel and financial modeling.
• Operate with a sense of urgency.
• Must be able to work effectively in high pressure situations.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug screen.