Sr Manager-Finance

Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American’s family of companies, Data & Analytics is a national provider of property-centric information, analytics, risk management and valuation solutions. First American maintains and curates the industry’s largest property and ownership dataset with over 7 billion document images. Our major platforms and products include: DataTree®, FraudGuard®, RegsData™, TaxSource™ and ACI®. The First American Data & Analytics division boasts more than 20 patents and remains at the forefront of innovation - leveraging technology and data to deliver best-in-class decisioning solutions. Fueled by our industry-leading data and using our technology and proprietary process, our solutions provide lenders, real estate and title companies with actionable insights - enabling them to make better, increasingly automated, decisions. With offices in all major metropolitan areas, including California and New York, DNA teams work collaboratively from across the country. 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 ten 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 DoWe are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Finance to join our leadership team. This role is critical in driving financial excellence, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and team leadership, with the ability to partner cross-functionally and provide insights that shape business strategy.
The Senior Manager of Finance will oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, commissions management, and financial operations, while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and industry standards. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and contribute to key strategic initiatives, including advancing the organization’s adoption of AI tools for improved analysis and decision-making.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial models.
• Strategic Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior leaders to provide financial insights, evaluate investment opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
• Ownership of Commissions: Oversee the calculation, validation, and reporting of commission structures, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
• Reporting & Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, management dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• AI & Innovation Leadership: Champion the adoption of AI-driven solutions within finance to streamline processes, enable deeper statistical analysis, and enhance decision-making.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and collaboration.
• Risk & Controls: Strengthen internal controls, maintain compliance with corporate policies, and support audit processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, sales, HR, and other departments to align financial goals with business objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3–5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, FP&A, accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS), and financial modeling.
• Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and commissions management in a complex organization.
• Familiarity with statistics and data analysis (not required but preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for AI tools, with a willingness to implement new technologies and champion their adoption in financial processes.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or equivalent) and Excel/Power BI/Tableau.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.

Pay Range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 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.

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).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

What We OfferBy 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.