Financial Analyst

About the position

Ashton Woods is more than just a home builder. From the sale of our first home in 1989 to recently being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine, our focus has always been on blazing new trails and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in homebuilding. Ashton Woods, the #1 private home builder in the United States, markets its homes through its two award-winning brands, Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes. The Ashton Woods brand is known for designing thoughtfully curated, inspired homes for people who love design. The Starlight Homes brand builds homes specifically for first-time homebuyers, offering affordable homes with well-executed designs and quality finishes for buyers looking to make the dream of home ownership a reality. The company’s commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we are one of the most celebrated homebuilders in the nation, winning hundreds of national and local industry awards in product and community design, architecture, merchandising, sales, marketing, and customer service. We believe that what we accomplish together is greater than what we deliver individually. Our team members have inspired the shared values we embrace in all decisions and actions: Unwavering Integrity, Trail Blazing, Bold Action, Collective Compassion, and Unconditional Respect. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio, and Tampa.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management reports for corporate and division.
• Partner with Central Accounting and division function heads for month end processes.
• Support for annual plan and forecasting.
• Safeguard the company’s assets in accordance with corporate and division policy and generally accepted accounting principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related degree.
• Microsoft Excel experience.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in stressful situations.
• Understand and enforce accounting control procedures.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize several tasks without compromising quality of work or mission deadlines.
• Ability to review, analyze and interpret information as well as trouble-shoot to solve problems.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and cost accounting.