WHY HILLPOINTE? Hillpointe is a fully integrated real estate development and investment management firm focused on developing market-rate workforce housing across the Sun Belt. Ranked at the top of NMHC's list of Builders and Developers, our team ensures best-in-class execution. Built on its long and proven track record of real estate development, the firm's investment approach is centered around its in-house general contracting expertise, enabling direct control of cost and delivery timeframe. For each project, Hillpointe directly controls land acquisition, land development, construction, procurement of building materials, asset management, and capital markets. This is more than just a job - it's a career-defining opportunity! At Hillpointe, you'll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that has tangible impacts on day-to-day operations and contributes directly to overall success. Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Job Description Hillpointe is seeking a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead the budgeting process for our real estate portfolio. This role will focus on overseeing Hillpointe's multifamily real estate budgets to create stub budgets for new properties and annual operational budgets leveraging Prophix. Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Budgeting and Planning Process
- Lead the annual budget preparation process, working closely with department heads to align with strategic goals and financial targets
- Develop and maintain rolling forecasts that incorporate the latest financial data and market trends for accurate projections
- Conduct monthly and quarterly variance analysis to identify and address discrepancies
- Consolidate financial data from various sources to create a cohesive budget and forecast
- Assess financial risks associated with budget assumptions and forecasts, and propose mitigation strategies as needed
- Oversee the ongoing maintenance and improvement of budgeting and planning processes, including reporting results and explaining variances
- Facilitate enhanced communication and accountability between business units and Financial and Executive Management
- Financial Review and Analysis
- Review final property financials, prepare any reclasses and accrual notes needed and send feedback to Accounting; this includes review of start-up GL's and payroll allocations
- Responsible for interest and insurance accrual review - track what policies are active, where we have policies expiring (but haven't received bills yet) and ensure everything is booked timely and properly; check all interest accruals to ensure these are booked properly
- Review variances to budget and make notes, coordinate with Operations, Risk, Capital Markets and Accounting teams to get additional detail where needed on expenses, insurance, interest, etc
- Update and review insurance and debt information as needed
- Analyze statements for opportunities and trends, following up with Operations to discuss problem properties and plans for correction
- Assist in identifying opportunities for cost savings, profit enhancement, and operational efficiencies across the company
- Communicate the results of analyses clearly and promptly
- Contribute to the preparation of the monthly management reporting package
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports to senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing financial guidance and support to drive business performance
- Perform mid-year budget reforecast
- Perform rolling 12-month reforecast beginning in 2026
- Fund Cash Flow Forecasting
- Maintain cash flow forecast for Hillpointe's multifamily Private Equity Funds; updated monthly starting in Q4 2025
- General Asset Management Responsibilities
- Property tours - visit all properties within the operational portfolio on a yearly basis
- Capex Planning and Review - build-out of a capex tracking system that tracks 1) install dates and 2) replacement dates to determine expected life spans of materials. This can be used for planning future capex as well as properly billing back residents for damages to items still within their useful life.
- Underwriting Review - provide input into new properties & keeping logic consistent with budgeting & actuals. The goal is to drive our underwriting towards becoming our year 1 budget, reducing stub budgeting time and improving accuracy of our return projections.
- Regular Structured Reporting - Manage regular structured reporting products: (PROP Meeting, Monthly / Quarterly reporting packages)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- At least 5 to 7 years of experience in real estate accounting
- Construction accounting experience beneficial
- Position located in Winter Park, FL
- Ability to articulate thoughts, solutions, ideas and strategies effectively in both written and verbal form
- Self-motivated, hands-on accountant, who is detail oriented, analytical, and has a strong working knowledge of multi-family real estate financial, management, and operating issues
- Strong Proficiency in Excel with deep understanding of financial modeling
- Strong, proactive problem solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to directly address multiple priorities simultaneously, while meeting deadlines
- Experience with RealPage software is preferred
- Experience with EPM system such as Workday Adaptive Planning or Vena is preferred
- Power BI experience is a plus
- SQL experience is a plus
- CPA or CFA designation is a plus
- Private equity experience is a plus
NOTE: This document outlines the general nature and level of work expected from individuals in this role. It's important to understand that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Additional tasks or job functions that can be safely performed may be required as necessary by supervisory personnel. This flexibility in additional duties showcases the company's adaptability and encourages employees to be versatile. The employee is expected to adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.
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