The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century. At Howard Hughes, we live by our purpose to help people discover new ways of experiencing life - because it's not just buildings and places that matter, it's what you do with them that can change the way people live.
We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company in the world and we believe in fostering a culture that is built to last by cultivating curiosity and empowering every employee to find their story in this great organization.
About The Role
We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join the finance team in our Houston regional office. The Financial Analyst will support the VP of Regional Finance in all financial matters affecting the region, as well as supporting the regional segment business leaders in Strategic Development, Operating Assets, and Master Planned Community development. The ideal candidate will be capable of working collaboratively and will be a self-starter and an excellent problem solver.
What You Will Do
Assisting with the monthly analysis of the region's results, including all related documentation;
Supporting VP Finance and segment business leaders in the regional budget preparation, quarterly reforecast, and monthly budget versus actual analysis;
Coordinating with corporate accounting and FP&A teams for monthly, quarterly, and annual processes;
Assisting in the preparation of Capital Allocation Committee and Board Approval memorandums, as needed;
Assisting Financial Reporting with the documentation and review of MD&A;
Assisting with maintaining a combined monthly reporting package for the region;
Assisting in the execution of internal and external audit work, as directed or requested by the segment controllers;
Supporting the regional Purchasing team;
Supporting the region in all other financial matters, as necessary.
About You
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, planning and analysis
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively as part of a team
Self-starter and ability to work with little supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong technical writing skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth-oriented environment
CPA is plus
Build positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.
Good problem solver/creative thinker
"Lean-In" attitude, pro-active and resourceful
Highly proficient in MS office applications: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
Experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP system a plus
Experience with Hubble reporting and Blackline a plus
Real estate industry experience
Howard Hughes follows a hybrid work schedule and physical presence is required onsite
This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HH 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, HH 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.