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POSITION SUMMARY:  This position is a hands-on strategic contributor that is a key support member to the Meritage Homes management team.  There are 2 main focuses of this role: 1) to move data in an efficient manner to support the ongoing efforts of the Region Management team and 2) to provide analytical schedules that analyze and support financial results and proactive decision making.  More specifically, the incumbent will generate and issue key management reports relating to cost-performance activities, variances and trends and provide other financial ad hoc analysis as required.  He/she must be hands on and have a strong job cost background, comfortable working in a challenging and fast paced environment.     From a technical standpoint, the candidate must be an expert excel user, have extremely strong data base management skills, be able to work independently in a highly charged environment, possess exceptional interpersonal/communication skills, be assertive and able to multi-task while managing multiple deadlines and multiple internal customers. The incumbent has a “straight line” reporting relationship to the Region VP Finance, as well as a dual “dotted line” reporting relationship to the Finance Manager.

The incumbent is responsible for managing (among other things):

• The enhancement of the homebuyer experience with Meritage through the efficient and effective management of all data-related financial aspects of the Region.
• The maximization of shareholder value through the effective and efficient data related financial management of the Region.
• The strategic business partnering of the Finance team related to data management and financial analysis issues.
• Efficiently and effectively providing support to the Regional Management and to the Region Vice President of Finance in the preparation of quarterly business plans/updates.
• Special projects will be necessary on an “as needed” basis.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ·          Serve as the senior data management financial person on site for the California Region VP Finance (straight line reporting relationship). ·          Serve as a strategic business partner to management from operational and financial perspectives. ·          Support financial meetings with Management on a monthly basis by providing accurate and timely financial information, comparisons, key indicators, etc. ·          Support the preparation of the Region yearly/quarterly business plans. ·          Manage the updating of weekly reports in the Regional “G” drive in a prompt, timely and accurate manner (i.e. Price tracker, sales reports, etc.). ·          Continuously review procedures and internal controls to mitigate the risk of any material weakness in internal control occurring.   Update policy and procedure narratives quarterly. ·          Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills with individuals to internal customers. ·          Continuously evaluate all operating procedures in terms of control, efficiency and quality of output. ·          Interface with all other managers both inside and outside of the Accounting/Finance Department in order to learn all financial aspects of the homebuilding business from a data management perspective. ·          At all times, exercise good judgment in the use of confidential information. ·          Follow up on discrepancies and Ad hoc financial analyses as necessary.

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1671 East Monte Vista Avenue
Suite 214
Vacaville, CA 95688
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Fast growing international company located in Chicago seeks Interim CFO.  This company is experiencing 50% growth year over year and expanding its client base in the U.S.

The Interim CFO will be accountable for providing accurate financial and sales reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, contract review, inventory analysis and will handle all external banking, legal and tax vendor relationships.  The Interim CFO will ensure that accurate prices are utilized for all goods sold between our parent company and subsidiaries and efficiently manage profit and loss ratios, coordinate the annual audit and the preparation of Federal and State tax returns, ensure timely collections and payment of suppliers, and oversee all payroll and human resource activity. 

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Chicago, IL
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Employment Resources, Inc. is committed to providing the highest level of recruiting and placement services that surpass the standard expectations. We pride our service on being consistent in placing skilled candidates through our diverse staffing professionals.

• Key Qualities and Requirements: Excellent interpersonal skills, professional demeanor and etiquette required!
• Excellent written, verbal communication and human relations skills, able to interact well with diverse groups with tact and diplomacy.
• Will provide general administrative support to professional business unit
• May be required to manage contact management database or similar type of database system.
• Ability to create written business letters and other correspondence
• Must be able work in a fast paced environment, manage multiple priorities effectively, adhere to schedule and deadlines
• Open, file and/or distribute mail.
• Answer telephone and route incoming calls to staff, respond to inquiries from customers.
• Maintain filing system, file documents and make photocopies as requested.
• Maintain time reporting. Enter employees’ time into time reporting system and generate required reports for management approval.
• Prepare forms for travel request and schedule travel arrangements.
• Prepare business expense reports in accordance with business expense reporting policy.
• Input and retrieve purchasing information using the J.D. Edwards Enterprise One system.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings/luncheons.
• Prepare Commission Agenda Item using required format for directors’ approval.
•  Reconcile and analyze procurement card transactions and obtain timely approval.
• Compose and/or review correspondence, memos and reports for final approval.
• Generate and print monthly budget reports and distribute.
• Order supplies as needed.  
• Use MS Word, Excel and other computer software programs as required.

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Orlando, FL
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Prior Financial Analysis Statement Experience

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Responsible for managing the Company’s collection activities in accordance with applicable laws,
regulations, and Company guidelines. Responsible for assisting the Corporate Credit Manager in the day to day credit activities .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Issue, monitor, and manage customer credit for the Company.
• Provide backup support to the Corporate Credit Manager by researching and analyzing total customer credit receivables as necessary.
• Review, approve, process and monitor international and domestic letters of credit and other security instruments such as standby letters of credit, and bid, payment, and performance bonds.
• Negotiate with financial institutions and credit insurance providers to receive the lowest banking fees on trade letters of credit.
• Monitor foreign and economic credit risks by customer, country, and currency.
• Monitor accounts receivable activity to aid in facilitating collection activities for the Company.
• Establish work standards and evaluate staff’s performance.
• Identify, address, and implement employee development and training opportunities.

Please apply online at http://www.stewartandstevenson.com/
Refer to Req #1605 when applying.

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611 West 38Th Street
Houston, TX 77018
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Meritage Homes is known for award winning designs, enduring quality, and commitment to excellence at an exceptional value. And, as part of our Meritage Green initiative, we are the only national builder to be energy star qualified for every home we build. Get Meritage Proud like us – the American Dream built with responsibility to help protect the environment and save our homebuyers’ energy dollars. Let us tell you why now is a great time to join the Meritage Homes’ team and lay the foundation for a fulfilling and rewarding career!

Large national homebuilder seeking a Regional VP of Finance with strong homebuilding industry accounting and finance experience. This position will provide oversight of financial operations, interact with all departments in addition to outside counsel and land bankers.