Chief Financial Officer - Home Warranty Division

Join a team that puts its People First! 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 eleven 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.

About the role

The Chief Financial Officer, Home Warranty Division is responsible for leading the organization’s financial strategy to drive profitability and enhance long-term business performance. The role provides financial and operational insights to help division leaders make strategic decisions. This role has a matrixed reporting relationship to the Corporate Vice President of Finance and the Division President. This position oversees all accounting and financial matters of the Home Warranty division and is a member of the division leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Advise executive leadership on key financial, operational, claims, pricing, customer, product, and market trends, and recommend actions to improve profitability, growth, and capital efficiency
• Lead and manage the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes
• Present financial results, forecasts, risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and other internal or external stakeholders
• Lead the accounting, financial planning and analysis, and financial reporting functions
• Analyze and model business unit, customer segment, claims trends, geography, and product level financial performance to identify margin opportunities and business risks
• Partner with product, pricing, claims, sales, operations, and marketing leaders to evaluate pricing adequacy, contract profitability, claims trends, service costs, customer retention, and growth initiatives
• Develop and maintain appropriate analytical tools and reporting processes to ensure effective and efficient management of resources
• Manage the division’s finance and accounting teams with a focus on staff development, accountability, and high performance
• Serve as an influential finance leader who partners across business lines and functional areas to drive alignment, accountability, and execution on strategic priorities
• Avoid inaccurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reporting, and business performance packages
• Avoid compliance with applicable regulatory, statutory financial reporting, tax, and contractual requirements
• Set divisional allocation policy and methodology

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; advanced degree and/or CPA is preferred
• 12+ years of successfully managing complex cross-functional units or groups
• Extensive management and leadership experience in senior financial roles
• Previous experience effectively working in a matrixed management environment
• Knowledge of SEC and IRS reporting requirements
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to effectively direct the company's overall financial operations to maximize revenues and profits
• Demonstrated competency in creating and executing on strategic plans
• Proven record of leading large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and driving organizational change

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Ability to handle confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers
• Ability to administer or facilitate financial transactions
• Ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

Pay

$197,200.00 - $263,000.00 Annually

Schedule

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.

Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. ** First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).