Financial Analyst

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This position is instrumental in supporting the Financial Planning & Analysis function within the entire organization. Reporting to the VP, Finance, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for assisting with the company-wide business plan and forecasting process, internal reporting for management and private equity sponsor, company debt facilities, compliance, and operations analysis supporting executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the corporate business forecast and planning process by assisting in the preparation of the forecast consolidation including supporting detail schedules, income statement, balance sheet and cash flow, and performing related sensitivity analysis.
• Oversee the preparation of consolidation reports and materials for senior executives and management to support strategic decision-making.
• Perform data analysis and review financial models to identify trends and improve forecast accuracy.
• Prepare month end variance analysis including gross margin variances on homes closed and in backlog
• Serve as a subject matter expert and administrator for Workday Adaptive Planning, supporting system maintenance, data integrity, reporting, and user training.
• Perform financial analysis, create ad-hoc and recurring reports, and support the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly presentations for executive leadership and private equity sponsors.
• Develop a deep understanding of homebuilding project-level budgets, operational metrics, cash flow timing, and how data flows between the company’s accounting, forecasting, and reporting systems.
• Prepare and monitor the company’s monthly borrowing base for the unsecured line of credit, maintaining relationships with key banking partners.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and other departments to enhance reporting accuracy, streamline processes, improve communication, and drive organizational efficiency.
• Continuously evaluate and refine financial reports, tools, and processes to improve insight and effectiveness.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of public accounting (Big 4) preferred.
• 2-5 years of total accounting and/or financial analysis experience.
• Experience in residential, home-building, construction, or real estate accounting preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint data graphing.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills and comfortable communicating cross-functionally with internal and external business partners.

Base Salary

The expected base salary for this position is between $85,000 to $105,000 per year, depending on experience and skillset. Base salary is paid bi-weekly.

Benefits

In addition to competitive health insurance coverage for team members and their dependents, New Home Co. also provides comprehensive benefits such as generous paid time off policies, like vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement; paid disability, parental and military leave; company-sponsored and voluntary term life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurances; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching; and a wellness incentive program to help team members thrive both personally and professionally.

Physical Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary position. Requires the ability to hear, type and talk. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard. The primary work location is a corporate office with low to moderate noise levels. Appropriate business apparel and professional appearance is expected.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not supervise other employees.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel may be required. A valid driver’s license and active vehicle insurance is required at all times.

Disclaimer

New Home Co. and Landsea Homes are equal opportunity employers. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. Management retains the discretion to add, modify, or remove job duties at any time.