Finance Analyst

Based in Sacramento, California, this on-site Finance Analyst role supports Meritage Homes Corporation's Northern California Division with financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, reporting, and land acquisition analytics to drive residential development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Phoenix team with financial analysis and reporting, contributing to division-wide operations and the Land Acquisition program.
• Examine monthly financial statements, margin pro formas, backlog reports, and other key performance indicators.
• Support the development and review of quarterly forecasts and the annual business plan.
• Produce supplementary reports and analyses for management.
• Support pricing updates, lot releases, and MLS updates.
• Prepare monthly lot takedown reports.
• Develop monthly pro forma updates and document variance explanations in writing.
• Coordinate monthly budget meetings with other departments.
• Assist in gathering, compiling, and analyzing information to evaluate land under consideration for purchase to develop residential for-sale communities.
• Draft assigned sections of the Corporate Land Acquisition Approval Package.
• Perform ad hoc analyses as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA designation or Master's degree is a plus.
• 2 to 3 years of finance or accounting experience.
• Experience in the homebuilding industry is a plus but not required.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to build scenario analyses and model spreadsheets efficiently.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and forecasting software; JD Edwards and SAP/Business Objects experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation.
• Ability to convey complex information and procedures in a clear, accessible manner.

Technologies

• Microsoft Windows Office applications
• Excel
• JD Edwards
• SAP/Business Objects

Benefits

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas at every level
• An organization that lives by its core values daily
• Team-oriented 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
• Maintains a competitive drive to excel