Director or VP, Finance

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Director or Vice President of Finance is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the Division. As a key member of the Division’s leadership team, this role partners closely with the Division President and other senior leaders to drive financial performance, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. The Vice President provides strategic guidance on financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, while ensuring effective controls, compliance, and fiscal discipline. This position leads and develops a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to support the Division’s business objectives and long-term success.

Responsibilities:
Strategic and Financial Leadership

• Serve as a financial advisor to the Division President, supporting the development and execution of the Division’s financial strategy and business plan.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to ensure timely and accurate financial projections.
• Provide insightful financial analysis, identifying key trends, variances, and opportunities for growth and cost optimization.
• Present divisional financial performance and projections to corporate executives, summarizing key assumptions, variances, and recommendations.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Operational Oversight

• Ensure reliable and predictable operational and financial performance across the Division.
• Analyze revenues, costs, profits, and key financial ratios; provide explanations of variances and recommendations for improvement.
• Partner with department leaders to develop and manage budgets, timelines, cash flows, and forecasts.
• Conduct monthly budget meetings to review project assumptions, identify risks, and recommend adjustments.
• Ensure division compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory standards, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Lead initiatives to enhance cash flow management, capital allocation, and overall liquidity.

Land Acquisition Support

• Collaborate with the Land Acquisition team to underwrite new projects, performing financial analyses and sensitivity modeling.
• Manage project budgets and assumptions following acquisition approval.
• Coordinate with Accounting on entity setup and system configuration for new projects.
• Track key land acquisition milestones and support closing and financing activities.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear goals and expectations, provide feedback and coaching, and ensure professional growth and engagement.
• Promote a culture of integrity, innovation, and operational excellence across the Division.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required. MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 7–15 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or financial planning and analysis.
• Prior experience in residential homebuilding, construction, or real estate required.
• Experience in public accounting or corporate finance leadership a plus.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and Excel proficiency required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proven track record in financial strategy, operational support, and process improvement.
• Knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning or similar financial systems preferred.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Base Salary:

The expected base salary for this position is between $170,000-220,000 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, Risewell Homes 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 are 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 directly supervises finance staff within the Division.

Travel Requirements:

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

FLSA Status: Exempt

Disclaimer:
Risewell Homes is an equal opportunity employer. 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.