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Roseville, CA, US

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• Executive-level financial management experience covering diverse geographic markets with over 5,300 home closings, $3.5B revenues, and $650M of pre-tax income (Seattle, Portland, Northern California, Southern.
• Review and approve all land acquisition & disposition activities (“land pipeline”) for the Area based on market attractiveness, fair land values, financing options, land banking, rate-of-return requirements, and.
• Drive the annual business plan, quarterly forecasts, month-end close process, monthly metric reviews, ad-hoc reports, and critical risk management processes (deal structuring, land budgeting, insurance compliance.
• Collaborate with Area/Division Presidents and functional leaders to align and create business strategies for market expansion, capital allocations, gross margin improvement, SG&A leverage, inventory turnover, and.
• Detailed understanding of key performance metrics and reporting. Establish benchmarking metrics, share best practices, and identify opportunities for improvement. Ensure consistency in methods, approach, and format of.
• Experience with restructuring activities, integration/merger planning, headcount rationalization, and facilities rationalization.

Scottsdale, AZ, US

• Partner with COO, Region President, Division Presidents, and functional leaders to define and deliver the annual business plan and quarterly forecasts for diverse geographic markets with 4,000 closings, $2.0B revenues.
• Key financial leader to organize due diligence efforts and model financial viability of corporate acquisition targets, including Weyerhauser (WRECO), Polygon, City Ventures, Edge Homes, Jack Fisher Homes, and RSI.
• Reviewed underwriting packages, contract terms, financial assumptions, land comparables, financing options, and transaction risks/rewards to secure land committee approval.
• Supported the strategy and startup effort related to launching a green-field startup in Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Directly supervise, train, and grow talent of the Division finance leaders and staff.
• Ensure compliance with established financial and operational processes and coordinate with internal and external auditors.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Work with functional leaders to prepare annual and quarterly capital, sales, overhead, housing, land, and cash flow forecasts.
• Establish operational metrics and goals to drive business results on a daily/weekly/monthly/annual basis.
• Develop short and long-term strategic plans to improve land pipeline and operational performance through land acquisition, volume growth, and gross margin expansion. Monitor, analyze and recommend idle assets.
• Prepare and lead monthly Operational Performance Review calls with the CEO, CFO, and Division President to discuss business results, progress vs. Plan, and highlight achievements and opportunities for improvement.
• Utilized land acquisition experience to prepare and receive Land Committee approval over 309 lots in a key Roseville submarket in less than 30 days. The project was approved by Land Committee in May 2013.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• Financial & Operations Experience
• Define and deliver business strategies for diverse geographic markets and consumer groups
• Managed a Division with revenues of $675M, pre-tax profits of $219M, and 1,400 closings
• Drive value creation, gross margin expansion, SG&A leverage, inventory turnover, and production slotting
• Manage operational, financial, compliance, and human resources associated with four (4) division mergers and one (1) company merger (Centex – 2009)
• Review and approve acquisition & dispositions based on market attractiveness, financing options, rate-of-return requirement, and transaction risks/rewards

London, GB

• Plan, perform, and manage audits of consolidated financial statements for real estate, telecommunications, computer software, and e-commerce clients
• Perform significant advisory services to real estate clients regarding proper selection and application of GAAP, real estate partnership accounting, real estate revenues, and allocation of costs in master planned.
• Research and document conclusions regarding application of complex accounting standards
• Coach and mentor peers to foster strong team and individual performance
• Estimate, prepare, and monitor professional services budgets
• Prepare annual and quarterly financial statements for inclusion in SEC filings