What are the responsibilities and job description for the SVP, Financial Planning & Analysis position at Sun Communities?
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Job Summary
The SVP, Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for overseeing budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting and long-range planning. They assist with ensuring the organization meets financially related operational standards, accomplishes accounting requirements, establishes and improves financial condition and accomplishes corporate objectives. They work closely with management throughout the organization to identify the key metrics and assumptions used in financial models and forecasting. They provide oversight and guidance in the annual budgeting process and forecasts of future performance.
Job Duties
- Oversees the analysis of financial and operational results vs. forecast, prior year and budget and the investigation of signification variances, developments of corrective and communications of findings and recommendations to department leaders. (Essential)
- Oversees the management of a long-range planning 5 year model; facilitates improvements by evaluating 3rd party forecasting software & re-designs of Excel-based models. (Essential)
- Oversees the annual budget process and consolidation of results; provides budget information related to all areas of responsibility. (Essential)
- Identifies key business drivers and tracks performance against measures; challenges status quo and updates reports to show relevant and actionable data. (Essential)
- Presents budgeted operating and sales results, cash needs and projected funds. (Essential)
- Oversees annual budgets, forecasting, long-range planning, cash flow estimates and financial analysis. (Essential)
- Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
- Oversees the preparation and review of known and pending transactions for impact to FFO, NOI and other key metrics.
- Works closely with Accounting and Acquisitions to determine analytical support needs and data required to build reliable metrics, business cases and financial models.
- Participates in the development of models and analyses to aid in the validation of existing forecasts; supports strategic initiatives and reviews critical financial decisions including monitoring and reporting on key performance metrics and trend analysis.
- Stays current on industry practices and issues, assessing and communicating their potential impact on the business.
- Acquires key knowledge of business partners' strategies and operations; proactively anticipates and responds to environmental shifts.
- Other special duties and projects as assigned.
- Continuously improves financial analyses presented to executives and utilized by the Company.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in in Finance or Accounting (Required)
- 10 years in financial analysis (Required)
- 7 years in in a supervisory role (Required)
- 6 months in in a real estate industry (Preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Prior experience with budgeting software conversion project
- Demonstrated knowledge of multiple budgeting techniques and tools
- Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel and accounting and budgeting software programs
- Working knowledge of data warehouses; ability to identify requisite data and their potential sources
- Required Certifications/Licensures:(Certified Public Accountant (CPA))
BENEFITS
At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.
- Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
- Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
- On-Site Fitness Center
- Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
- Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Identity Theft Insurance
- Legal Assistance Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
- Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
- Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
- Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
- Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty
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