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Director of Land Finance

The Minto Group Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL

3mo ago Closed

Full time Finance Director Accounting Budgeting

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed May 26, 2026).

Job Description

The Director of Land Finance leads The Minto Group's U.S. land finance strategy and operations from Tampa, FL, overseeing financial modeling, capital allocation, reporting, and collaboration with Land Development, Finance, Accounting, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide executive oversight of financial modeling for land acquisitions, project financing, joint ventures, and projects under construction, including cash flow forecasts, sources and uses, return analyses, and risk assessments.
Manage the workflow for draws and other payment requests.
Establish standardized land underwriting and financial evaluation frameworks across all divisions.
Collaborate with senior Land Development leadership to assess deal structures, timing, capital requirements, and strategic trade-offs.
Support long-range land pipeline planning and portfolio-level performance analysis.
Deliver land finance insights and recommendations to executive leadership to inform investment and capital allocation decisions.
Oversee land-related accounting cycles, deliverables, and reporting in coordination with Corporate Finance and Accounting teams.
Ensure accuracy and consistency in budgeting, forecasting, job costing, cash flow reporting, bonding schedules, and variance analysis.
Reconcile balance sheet and job cost postings at month end.
Review HOA annual budgets, cash flow projections, and templates.
Establish and maintain a comprehensive annual finance and accounting calendar for land operations.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and best practices across land finance activities.
Serve as the strategic leader for land development financial systems, including LandDev, NewStar, InformXL, and related reporting and analytics tools.
Oversee system integrations, data integrity, governance, and optimization across divisions.
Lead digital transformation initiatives in land finance, including reporting automation, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making.
Partner with IT, corporate finance, and third-party vendors on system design, enhancements, testing, prioritization, and implementation.
Champion continuous improvement by designing scalable, efficient, and well-documented land finance processes.
Lead, mentor, and develop the Land Finance team, including managers and analysts, ensuring strong bench strength and succession planning.
Establish performance expectations, coaching plans, and development pathways for land finance professionals.
Oversee onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development related to systems, processes, and financial acumen.
Foster strong cross-functional relationships with Land Development, Operations, Accounting, IT, and executive leadership.
Act as a trusted financial advisor to land and executive leadership.
Translate complex financial analysis into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
Represent Land Finance in executive forums, strategic planning sessions, and cross-functional initiatives.
Support organizational growth by aligning land finance strategy with corporate objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Master’s Degree (MBA, MS Finance, or equivalent) and/or CPA strongly preferred.
Extensive finance and accounting experience in real estate development, with homebuilding experience preferred.
Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex cross-functional initiatives.
Deep experience with enterprise financial systems and digital transformation programs, such as Power BI.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale process improvement and system implementation efforts.
Advanced financial modeling, analytical, and quantitative skills.
Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of residential land development.
Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and job costing.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels.
High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools.
Experience with Constellation NewStar Enterprise, LandDev, and InformXL preferred.

Technologies

Constellation NewStar Enterprise
LandDev
InformXL
Power BI
Excel
PowerPoint

Benefits

Competitive compensation with a performance-based annual bonus.
Comprehensive benefits starting within the first month, 401(k) matching, and parental leave.
Paid time off program to support personal time and recharge.
Peer-to-peer recognition platform to celebrate contributions.
Professional development and learning support to foster growth.
Exciting career paths within a dynamic and purpose-driven organization.

About Minto

Our mission is to build vibrant communities powered by our people. With a 70-year legacy, Minto is committed to delivering more growth, more purpose, and more impact for employees, homeowners, and the neighborhoods we serve.

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