What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller - Homebuilding position at Caldwell Watson Real Estate Group, Inc.?
Description
Caldwell Companies is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our dynamic, fast-paced team. This role is integral to managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and lender relationships for our homebuilding business, Caldwell Homes. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior accounting role with a homebuilder, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive financial strategy, implement process improvements, and contribute to the success of a faith-driven, award-winning real estate development firm.
Requirements
- Prepare, review, and help manage the process for weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports for management review that track key performance measures (i.e., sales, starts, closings, revenues, cost of sales, expenses, inventory, build times, cash, debt, etc.).
- Manage the annual business unit budgeting process including budget preparation, formulation, project management, presentation, and execution.
- Manage the ongoing analysis of company performance vs. budget (including detailed variance analysis) and updates to outlook and forecast.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Work with CPA firms on annual financial review/audit and tax return preparation.
- Monitor economic, industry/peer, and corporate developments by analyzing available information from publications, public company and agency data, and other sources.
- Oversee cash management operations including cash forecast, reconciliations, funding/transactions, and account management in compliance with controls, guidelines, and policies.
- Manage lender relationships by ensuring compliance with loan covenants and lender reporting.
- Identify areas in need of process improvement and be a catalyst for change by driving automation, documenting workflow, and leveraging business intelligence tools.
- Review and approve all home closings and construction loans/home starts.
- Lead and manage accounting staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
- Minimum of 5 years in a senior accounting role with a homebuilder required.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Strong understanding of GAAP.
- Exceptional quantitative aptitude, highly analytical, creative problem-solver.
- Attentive to detail, accurate under pressure, able to multitask and meet constant deadlines.
- Highly organized, strong interpersonal skills, articulate in written and oral communications.
- Team player, works well with people at all levels of an organization, and can work independently without need for constant supervision.
- High degree of professionalism, passion to learn and grow in their career.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off, holidays, and personal leave.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Caldwell Companies is an equal-opportunity employer.