Controller

Excellent opportunity for an experienced financial professional to join the leadership team of a growing homebuilding company. In this position, you will realize opportunities to grow, while continuing to build on the organization’s strong foundation of financial controls. The ideal candidate will have superior leadership skills and the ability to coach employees and drive initiatives in an expanding business.

Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly financial statements and operational reports
• Oversee all aspects of accounts payable, payroll, benefits administration, IT and in-house accounting
• Lead quarterly and annual business planning initiatives
• Monitor cash flow
• Prepare project proformas to assist Division Manager in purchase decisions
• Review contract documentation and work with Corporate Attorney to manage and minimize risk
• Trust management and reports for the owners on personal financials
• Ensure strict adherence to corporate policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with financial covenants and other lender requirements
• Work with CPA firm on tax planning and filing taxes returns in a timely manner
• Mentor and train colleagues on accounting processes and efficiencies
• Work closely with ownership and management personnel
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and other financial partners
• Work with owners and outside consultants on trust management
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Strong desire to lead
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and skills:

• Proven experience as CFO, finance officer or relevant role
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred, but not required
• CPA required
• Construction or job costing experience highly preferred
• JD Edwards accounting system experience preferred, but not required
• Proficient in the use of MS Office
• Ability to take initiative and operate with minimal supervision
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices
• Ability to strategize and solve problems
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers