What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Systems Analyst position at Howard Hughes Communities?
Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes Communities is the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) and is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Building on that foundation, we foster a culture of curiosity that empowers every employee to shape their own story within our organization.
About The Role
The Senior Financial Systems Analyst serves as the business owner for financial applications, supporting the accounting organization. This role is responsible for defining system requirements, designing configurations, and ensuring financial systems effectively support accounting operations. Acting as a key liaison between Accounting and IT, this role drives process improvement, ensures data integrity, and enables efficient, well-controlled financial processes and ensures financial systems are aligned with accounting needs, enabling scalable, efficient, and controlled financial operations while bridging the gap between business and technology.
What You Will Do
At Howard Hughes Communities, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth. Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness—social, emotional, financial, and physical.
Howard Hughes Communities develops, owns, and operates the nation’s premier large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments. Our award-winning portfolio includes The Woodlands®, Bridgeland®, and The Woodlands Hills® in Greater Houston; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in Greater Phoenix; Ward Village® in Honolulu; and Merriweather District® in Columbia, Maryland. Strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, we offer one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Learn more at communities.howardhughes.com .
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Howard Hughes Communities does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Howard Hughes Communities will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Howard Hughes Communities explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes Communities.
About The Role
The Senior Financial Systems Analyst serves as the business owner for financial applications, supporting the accounting organization. This role is responsible for defining system requirements, designing configurations, and ensuring financial systems effectively support accounting operations. Acting as a key liaison between Accounting and IT, this role drives process improvement, ensures data integrity, and enables efficient, well-controlled financial processes and ensures financial systems are aligned with accounting needs, enabling scalable, efficient, and controlled financial operations while bridging the gap between business and technology.
What You Will Do
- Serve as the business owner for financial systems, including ERP and close management tools (e.g., D365, BlackLine)
- Define business requirements and design system configurations to support accounting processes, including general ledger, financial dimensions, and reporting structures
- Partner with accounting teams to improve and optimize month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes
- Validate financial data and ensure accuracy and integrity across systems
- Troubleshoot functional issues and partner with IT on resolution
- Support data quality and reconciliation activities between subledgers and general ledger
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of system designs, configurations, and business processes
- Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across financial systems and processes
- Translate functional designs into detailed requirements and collaborate through implementation
- Support system implementations, enhancements, and integrations from a functional perspective
- Participate in the testing and validation of application changes, integrations, and upgrades for financial systems (e.g., chart of accounts updates, new business units, bank account/config changes, approval workflows).
- Provide high‑quality customer service to end users by explaining solutions in clear, non‑technical language and setting appropriate expectations on timelines and next steps.
- Deliver 1:1 and small‑group training sessions for Accounting, Treasury, Development, and other stakeholders on new functionality, process changes, and best practices in supported systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field
- 4 years of experience in accounting, financial systems, or a related role
- Strong understanding of general ledger and financial close processes
- Experience working with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations preferred)
- Experience working with accounting close management systems (BlackLine preferred)
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to translate accounting requirements into system design
- Experience working cross-functionally with IT or technical teams
- Exposure to system implementations or major enhancements preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact confidently with users at all levels, from staff accountants to VPs and cross‑functional IT partners.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a track record of owning issues from identification through resolution and follow‑up.
- Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated “can‑do” attitude, resourcefulness, and collaborative mindset, comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
At Howard Hughes Communities, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth. Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness—social, emotional, financial, and physical.
- Competitive 401k plan
- Generous PTO policy
- Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
- Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning
Howard Hughes Communities develops, owns, and operates the nation’s premier large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments. Our award-winning portfolio includes The Woodlands®, Bridgeland®, and The Woodlands Hills® in Greater Houston; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in Greater Phoenix; Ward Village® in Honolulu; and Merriweather District® in Columbia, Maryland. Strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, we offer one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Learn more at communities.howardhughes.com .
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Howard Hughes Communities does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Howard Hughes Communities will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Howard Hughes Communities explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes Communities.