VP of Finance
Company: KB Home
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
About KB HomeKB Home is one of the largest and most recognized
homebuilders in the United States and has built over 650,000
quality homes in our more than 60-year history. Today, KB Home
operates in 45 markets from coast to coast. What sets KB Home apart
is the exceptional personalization we offer our homebuyers from
those buying their first home to experienced buyers allowing them
to make their home uniquely their own, at a price that fits their
budget. As the leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, KB Home was
the first builder to make every home it builds ENERGY STAR -
certified, a standard of energy performance achieved by fewer than
10% of new homes in America, and has built more ENERGY STAR
certified homes than any other builder. An energy-efficient KB home
helps lower the cost of ownership and is designed to be healthier,
more comfortable and better for the environment than new homes
without certification. We build strong, personal relationships with
our customers so they have a real partner in the homebuying
process. As a result, we have the distinction of being the #1
customer-ranked national homebuilder in third-party buyer
satisfaction surveys. Build your career with KB Home. .POSITION
SUMMARY:The Vice President of Division Finance has ultimate
responsibility for the creation of divisional business plans,
budgets, forecasting and quarterly updates, as well as overseeing
the accuracy of the accounting and internal financial reporting.
The position must ensure financial integrity of the division in all
aspects of reporting and the adherence to Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies,
preparation of annual business plans, and safeguarding of assets.
The VP of Finance also oversees the purchasing contracts
administration function of the division. The position works closely
with the Corporate Controller to ensure the accurate preparation of
the division financial reports and to measure the financial
performance of the division. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The VP of Finance is responsible for communicating significant
accounting issues to the executive leadership in KB Home Regional
Accounting Center. The VP of Finance is a key member of the
divisional executive management team, with specific
responsibilities that include, but are not limited to the
following:
- Acts as a right hand advisor to the local Division President to
support decision-making and improve division performance.
Identifies significant new profit opportunities within the existing
business or which could be generated by expansion into new business
areas.
- Assures maximization of long term divisional growth, profits
and return on capital. Develops and implements initiatives such as
cost containment to improve profitability. Participates / leads
formulation and execution of strategies leading to achievement
and/or maintenance of low cost producer status in its
marketplace.
- Creates and facilitates the execution of action plans to
achieve specific results when necessary. Participates in the
formulation of key business strategies and partners with the
Division President to ensure execution of strategies. Partners with
other disciplines to develop and implement best practices to
achieve the divisions goals. Continually identifies and
pro-actively manages execution failings.
- Informs Division President and Corporate Management of material
changes in annual business plan, quarterly updates and flashes on a
timely basis. Recommends enhancements to internal reports to better
support managements needs.
- Ensures that the KB Home business model is being carried out at
Division and that only KB Home operating systems are being used and
relied on to run the business.
- Identifies cost savings and other profit enhancing strategies
for the division through leveraging off of experience of other
divisions within the region. Periodically reviews division's costs
and expenses and provides suggestions to ensure the lowest possible
cost per unit is achieved.
- Actively participates in the land acquisition process and
understands the divisions land pipeline. Makes sure this pipeline
supports high growth and market dominance with minimal risk to the
Division's budget.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Certifications/Licenses
- Bachelor's Degree required in Business, Finance or
Accounting
- Current CPA license or qualified and willing to obtain
licensure preferredExperience
- Demonstrated success in the homebuilding industry as executive
professional in finance or accounting.
- Finance and public accounting experience
- Progressive levels of management responsibility within publicly
traded organizationsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to
take complex concepts and communicate succinctly and
accurately
- Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of
other's ideas
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Conflict and Change Management skills
- Strong Business Acumen
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, including strategic
planning, being results oriented, and a strong team motivatorWork
Requirements
- Must work 8-hour days (during core business hours) with
flexibility for overtime when necessary
- Must conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to
potential buyers, external business associates and coworkers to
reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company.Find out why
KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are
interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above
average compensation packages and earnings potential, full
benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and
amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity
employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is
important to KB Home!This position is being recruited by
ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions RPO, on behalf of KB Home. Qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply.
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