Finance Analyst

Responsibilities: Meritage Homes is seeking a Financial Analyst that will support growth the Northern Califonia Division to include the below responsibilities: * Support the Phoenix team with financial analysis and reporting, including support of the overall Division operations and of the Land Acquisition program. * Review monthly financial statements, margin proformas, backlog reports, and other key indicator reports. * Assist in the preparation and review of Quarterly Forecasts and Annual Business Plan. * Prepare supplementary reports and analyses for management. * Assist with pricing updates, lot releases, and MLS updates. * Prepare monthly lot takedown reports. * Prepare monthly Pro forma updates and provide written variance explanations. * Coordinate monthly budget meetings with other departments. * Assist in gathering, compiling, and analyzing information to complete the research and financial analysis of land under consideration for purchase to develop residential for\-sale communities. * Prepare assigned sections of the Corporate Land Acquisition Approval Package. * Perform ad hoc analysis as needed. Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent required * Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA or Master’s degree a plus. * 2\-3 years of finance or accounting experience * Homebuilding industry experience a plus but not required. * Advanced computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Windows Office applications. * High\-level Excel user with the ability to generate scenarios analysis and spreadsheet models efficiently. * Hands\-on experience with budgeting/forecasting software. JD Edwards and SAP/Business Objects experience preferred. * Strong written/oral and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate in a professional manner with all levels in the organization, with a customer service focus. * Ability to write and communicate complex information and procedures in an easily comprehensible manner. \#LI\-AJ2 Overview: Are