Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors · 1 day ago
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
Southfield, MI, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSun Communities & Sun Outdoors is an industry-leading organization seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. This role partners with various departments to evaluate key metrics, develop financial models, and lead the company’s financial planning processes, including budgeting and forecasting.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Analyzes financial and operational results vs. forecast, prior year and budget; investigates significant variances, develops corrective actions and communicates findings to department leaders. (Essential)
Coordinates the annual budget process and consolidates the results; provides budget information related to all areas of responsibility. Presents budgeted operating and sales results, cash needs and projected funds from operations. (Essential)
Produces forward-looking, insightful and actionable performance analyses. (Essential)
Provides insightful financial analyses and presentations to and for senior leadership to contribute to their effectiveness in managing and communicating operational and financial performance, opportunities, and issues within their functional area. (Essential)
Identifies key business drivers and tracks performance against measures; challenges status quo and updates reports to show insightful, relevant and actionable data. (Essential)
Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures
Reviews known and pending transactions for impact to FFO, NOI and other key metrics
Provides analysis of models created by the sell-side analysts for recommendations to Investor Relations Group
Works closely with Accounting and Acquisition team members to determine analytical support needs and data required to build reliable metrics, business cases and financial models
Responds to requests for FFO implications and budgeting/forecasting questions in a timely manner; addresses all questions related to the budget
Prepares monthly and quarterly analysis; provides quarterly confirmation of FFO and same property calculations
Participates in the development of models and analyses to aid in the validation of existing forecasts
Supports strategic initiatives and assists with reviewing critical financial decisions including monitoring and reporting on key performance metrics and trend analysis
Stays current on industry practices and issues, assessing and communicating their potential impact on the business
Maintains in-depth knowledge of all financial applications within the financial planning & analysis team and understanding of data relations and interdependencies
Acquires key knowledge of business partners' strategies and operations; proactively anticipates and responds to environmental shifts
Other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
10+ years in financial analysis experience
3 years in a supervisory role
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of multiple budgeting techniques and tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational, analytical, multitasking and problem solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines
Working knowledge of data warehouses; ability to identify requisite data and their potential sources
Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/budgeting software programs
Must have a valid driver's license
Preferred
6 months in experience in the real estate industry
6 months in prior experience with budgeting software conversion project
Preferred Certifications/Licensures: (CPA or other professional certifications)
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
On-Site Fitness Center
Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Identity Theft Insurance
Legal Assistance Plan
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty
Company
Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors
About Us: Sun Communities and Sun Outdoors are the nation's premier provider of manufactured home communities and RV resorts.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fernando Castro-Caratini
Chief Financial Officer
Marc Farrugia
EVP & Chief Administrative Officer
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