CPA - Land Finance Manager

Reports to: Co- President     

Job Status: Full-time

About Brohn Homes:

At Brohn Homes, we are passionate about building more than just homes—we’re dedicated to creating communities and fostering lasting relationships. Founded on the principles of opportunity, integrity, innovation, love, and fun, we put people first, driving our success through meaningful connections with our team members, homebuyers, and community partners.

As part of the Clayton Properties Group, we are industry leaders embracing innovation and collaboration to grow and evolve. Our mission—“We are in the People Business, and we build homes”—guides everything we do, and we’re looking for team members who share our commitment to personal and professional growth.

Position Summary: Brohn Homes is seeking a CPA – Land Finance Manager to lead and manage critical financial operations, including accounting, financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting. This role will work closely with the Land Development team to ensure accurate financial modeling, project budgeting, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will combine deep accounting expertise with a forward-thinking approach to financial strategy, leveraging innovative tools like AI-driven analytics to optimize processes and support executive decision-making.

In partnership with the Controller managing operational finances, this position plays a key role in advancing Brohn’s financial strategy. Exposure to M&A is a plus, as this role may contribute to future growth initiatives. This position is perfect for a dynamic CPA who thrives in a collaborative, people-first environment and is excited to make a meaningful impact on our communities and business.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.

• Develop and refine financial forecasting models to support short-term and long-term business objectives, with opportunities to integrate AI-driven tools for greater accuracy.

• Provide detailed and analytical explanations of variances in actual financial data compared to forecasted results.

• Partner with the Land Development team to drive strategic financial planning for development projects, delivering accurate budgets, forecasts, and analytics.

• Review and evaluate potential land acquisition projects, providing robust financial analyses and recommendations.

• Prepare reports for land and lot takedowns and monitor project-specific financial performance.

• Management of Off-Balance Sheet Assets.

• Lead the preparation of annual operating budgets, collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing automation tools to streamline processes.

• Provide weekly and monthly statistical/financial reports to executive leadership, with potential use of AI-powered dashboards for enhanced visualization.

• Assist in evaluating and analyzing financial implications of potential mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships, including due diligence and integration planning.

• Manage month-end close processes accurately and on time to meet corporate deadlines.

• Supervise and develop the accounting team, providing ongoing, timely, candid, and constructive feedback to maximize potential.

• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization in financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense tracking.

• Organize and prioritize work activities while meeting deadlines and staying on schedule.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.

• CPA required.

• MBA required.

• 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with demonstrated expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

• Familiarity with AI-driven tools for accounting and financial analysis is strongly preferred.

• Homebuilding or land development accounting experience strongly preferred.

• Experience preparing financial statements across multiple locations and managing month-end close cycles.

• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools, such as advanced Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled platforms.

• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence and financial integration, is a plus.

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a focus on overall objectives.

• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and direct subordinates effectively.

• Proven collaboration skills with immediate team members and cross-functional departments.

• Strong mathematical aptitude and proficiency in working with numbers.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to [10] pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to [25] pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, exempt position. Under the Regulations, Part 541, an exempt employee is one who is not entitled to the minimum wage or overtime pay protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  Days and hours of work are [Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.] This position may work outside of normal business hours to include evenings and weekends as needed.

Travel: Less than 10% of travel is expected for this position.        

EEO Statement: Brohn Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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