Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

With a 40+ year commitment to delivering breakthrough customer experiences, seizing initiatives, achieving results, and continuous learning, our award-winning company, Park Square Homes, has an opportunity for a talented Finance Manager to join our team. Known for our entrepreneurial spirit, we have a strong culture rooted in trust, integrity, open communication, and respect, and we make it a point to use good judgment, fairness, and common sense to meet our challenges. Attracting top talent who can thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, family-oriented, efficient, and team-focused environment contributes to our success.

Job Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Finance Manager to join our team at a growing private homebuilder. This individual will play a key role in overseeing financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support operational efficiency and long-term growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the nuances of the residential construction industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead the preparation and management of the annual operating budget and long-range financial forecasts in partnership with department leaders.
• Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts and cash flow models to support business needs and leadership decision-making.
• Identify and evaluate financial trends, cost drivers, and performance metrics to provide forward-looking insights and strategies.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Produce timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive leadership.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across communities, divisions, and the company as a whole.
• Prepare variance analyses and explain financial results compared to budget and forecast.
• Deliver ad-hoc reporting and financial modeling to support executive and departmental decision-making.

Job Cost Management & Operational Support

• Monitor construction job costs and provide detailed reporting on cost-to-complete, budget variance, and profitability.
• Partner closely with construction, purchasing, and land teams to ensure costs are tracked accurately and efficiently.
• Support the monthly closing process by ensuring proper job coding, accruals, and reconciliations are in place.

Land & Development Support

• Collaborate with the land acquisition and development teams to assist in underwriting new projects and evaluate financial feasibility.
• Assist with building and maintaining pro forma models and investment return analyses for current and prospective land deals.
• Assist in preparing financial packages and return metrics for investment committee or executive review.

Lender & Compliance Management

• Coordinate lender draws packages and ensure accuracy in documentation for construction and development financing.
• Monitor loan covenant compliance and assist in preparing reports for external financing partners.
• Support external audits, tax planning, and compliance filings in collaboration with outside advisors.
• Implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and standards

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities for improving internal controls, financial processes, and reporting systems.
• Participate in or lead the implementation of financial software upgrades or new system integrations as the company scales.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across all platforms and departments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience, with prior exposure to homebuilding or real estate development strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of construction cost accounting, project budgeting, and financial modeling

Skills:

• Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Familiarity with homebuilding or construction accounting software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Occasional travel to job sites and regional offices may be required