Vp, Division Finance - Remote Opportunity

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As member of First American's family of companies, Mortgage Solutions provides lenders with solutions to originate, close and service quality loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eight consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

The Vice President, Divisional Finance has a matrixed reporting relationship to the Corporate Vice President of Finance and the EVP, Group President. This position oversees all financial matters of the Mortgage Solutions Division and is a member of the division leadership team. Responsible for the financial activities of the organization to maximize a company’s profits and plan for its growth. The role includes analyzing data and advising division leaders on ways to use that information to make strategic decisions about the organization’s future.

What You’ll Do

• Detailed knowledge of company and promotes innovative concepts and ideas
• Advising management on key financial and operational trends and providing recommendations on how to improve performance
• Manages through more than one layer of management, and high-level exempt direct reports
• Interacts with executive (internal and external) management on strategic issues requiring coordination across functional unit or group lines
• Manage the division’s finance team with a focus on staff development, resulting in a disciplined and high-performance organization
• Analyzing and modeling business unit, agents, and product financial performance
• Responsible for a functional unit that crosses business unit lines, or leadership responsibility for an emerging group
• Consistently works with abstract ideas or situations across functional areas of the business
• Setting divisional allocation policy and methodology
• Lead and manage the budgeting process
• Through assessment of intangible variables, identifies and evaluates fundamental issues providing strategy and direction for major functional areas
• Competitor research and analysis
• Recognized as an influential leader
• Forecasting financial results
• Establish and maintain appropriate analytical tools and reporting, to ensure effective and efficient management of resources

What You’ll Bring

• Proven record of leading large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and driving organizational change
• Knowledge of SEC and IRS reporting requirements
• Extensive management and leadership experience in senior financial roles
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven ability to perform in high visibility, intensive environments
• Experience working in a matrixed management environment
• Advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated competency in creating and executing on strategic plans
• Business acumen and knowledge of company and customers
• Experience in financial services is essential – real estate and mortgage knowledge is an asset
• 12+ years demonstrated experience managing complex cross functional units or groups
• Excellent time management, communication, decision-making, and presentation skills
• Technical and comprehensive knowledge of all finance, financial planning, and accounting areas of a business
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to effectively direct the company's overall financial operations to maximize revenues and profits

Salary Range: $127,600.00 - $312,400.00 Annually

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.