Supported five divisions (1,300 closings/year, $700M in sales), three in Virginia, one in Maryland, and one in Delaware for a multi-billion dollar homebuilder. Oversaw five finance leaders who each had four direct reports in closing division books and ensuring proper financial presentation.* Analyzed division performances versus business plan. Worked closely with the regional president and division presidents to maximize profits and improve performance. Presented projections and results to senior management.* Prepared and modified proformas. Reviewed all feasibility packages for land acquisition prior to approval by senior management. Evaluated options to obtain the highest return and profit for each project.* Designed and tested a new software system (JD Edwards EnterpriseOne). Successfully implemented the Mid-Atlantic Region.* Created a Pending Settlement Report to assess the ability of customers to close on their home, improving the visibility of potential spec inventory and helping determine when to start a home.* Created the company's key controls for Sarbanes-Oxley. Accountable for the divisions being in compliance. Consistently received outstanding audit results.

Directed the month end close for three Virginia divisions maintaining proper financial presentation. Opened two Virginia divisions, staffing the finance teams. Trained and supervised accounting and budgeting employees.* Partnered with division presidents and senior teams to increase overall division performance, raising division closings from 650 to over 1,100 and generating profits of over $75M.* Determined pricing and evaluated gross margins on sold homes. Analyzed land budgets and set lot transfer amounts. Verified accuracy of house and marketing budgets.* Prepared business plans and periodic forecast updates in TM1 system. Evaluated community performances as compared to plan.* Reduced the length of time for the month end close from 10 days to 4 days.* Investigated code of conduct issues by serving as the division's Corporate Compliance Officer.

Improved the financial performance of the West Florida Division making it one of the most successful divisions within a multi-billion dollar homebuilder.* Supported three markets within the West Florida Division. Opened two startup markets. * Improved ROI from negative (yearly losses) to over 35% within 4 years.* Created a CDD (Community Development District) raising over $20M in bond financing to develop a 1,500 unit master planned community.* Managed the conversion process for division's accounting software to Lawson.* Oversaw the Central Florida Division accounting functions including financial presentation, maxmizing return on investment, land and house budgeting, and process improvement.

* Collaborated with senior management in evaluating month end performance and plan/forecast submissions from all divisions. Prepared and presented results to senior management.* Performed division financial and operational audits. Provided recommendations to division's management and board of directors.

* Planned, supervised, and completed audit engagements.