Job Details

New Home Co. is a new generation homebuilder focused on the design, construction and sale of innovative and consumer-driven homes across major metropolitan areas in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Our commitment to excellence has earned us industry-wide recognition, including 2019 Builder of the Year by Professional Builder and the fastest-growing private builder in the country by Home Builder Executive in 2024

As a proud recipient of the 2025 USA Today's Top Workplace award, we believe that PEOPLE matter. The strength of our homes is built upon a foundation of focused, energized, and dedicated team members. Our goal is to provide a workplace where you are successful in doing the best work of your life. Join our team, and let's Move Forward together.

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Position Job Title: Financial Analyst
FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt
Job Location: Scottsdale, AZ (Office)

Position Summary
The position will provide vital support to the division finance lead in managing the financial operations of the division and preparing key information for company-wide business plans and forecasts. Responsibilities include managing the budgeting and forecasting process for the division, providing project data for corporate forecasting and reporting, supporting the division operations with financial data and insight, and completing ad hoc financial analyses and requests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Business Plan/ Forecasting:

• Work with cross-functional division management to assemble current project timelines, budgets, cash flows and other data necessary to update project level forecasts.
• Work with the division finance lead to review and consolidate project forecasts using Excel and Workday Adaptive Planning and Forecasting EPM Software
• Provide additional support to division finance lead by summarizing key assumptions used in project forecasts, analyzing key variances from prior forecasts, and completing ad hoc reporting requests.
• Design, create, and manage forecasting review tools and reports to guide business planning at the division level
• Gain a basic understanding of the land acquisition underwriting model and work closely with land acquisition teams to accurately forecast prospective projects.

Operations:

• Assist division finance lead in conducting monthly budget meetings with key managers to review project timelines, budget, and cash flow assumptions. Provide analytical support and propose revisions to budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Work with sales managers to forecast sales, closings and revenues, prepare sales release pricing analyses and approvals, and collect competitor and market data to support sales and marketing strategies
• Collaborate with division finance lead to improve operational, market, and financial data used by division team.
• Work with corporate land and finance teams to manage land bank draws, land takedowns, and cash management
• Support the greater finance and accounting teams in working to improve processes, improve cross-functional communications, and building efficiencies within the organization.

Reporting:

• Assist division finance lead to prepare key project financial measures and any changes to budgets and timelines for operational reviews with senior executives.
• Prepare month end variance analysis including gross margin variances on homes closed and in backlog
• Build an in-depth understanding of the company accounting systems and other information systems
• Assist division finance lead to ensure compliance with internal controls and documentation

Managerial Responsibility:
This position does not supervise other employees.

Position Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or financial analysis

Experience

• Prior construction, homebuilding, or real estate experience preferred
• 2-5 years of experiencein accounting and/or financial analysis

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills required. Financial modeling, VBA, macros, and complex formula capabilities strongly preferred.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning and Forecasting EPM Software or similar forecasting tools
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to interact with and maintain good working relationships with company personnel, lenders, equity partners and consultants.
• Good judgment in handling multiple priorities and open-ended tasks and keeping management apprised as to issues and status.
• Pleasant, professional demeanor.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Similarly, the work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:
Requires the ability to hear, type and talk in addition to sitting 100% of the time. The primary work location is a corporate office with low to moderate noise levels.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. New Home Co. retains the discretion to add or change job duties at any time.