Job Summary The Controller directs the financial and accounting practices of the Company. Oversees home building accounting budgeting forecasting and business plans. Manages the accounting department activities and provides leadership training and supervision within the department. Responsible for system procedures and internal controls and ensures timely and accurate preparation of financial and operational reports for management. Essential Functions/Accountabilities - Manage the monthly and quarterly close process and prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for internal use and for submission to the companies banks
- Account for major transactions research and analyze accounting data
- Implement a process to aid in shortening the monthly closing process and ensure the necessary items are reconciled billed and closed
- Streamline the finance department and create efficiencies through automation such as instituting an ACH payment platform to avoid excess check cutting getting a credit card program running to take advantage of rewards and implement the pro forma module in NewStar. Preparation of proforma calculations as needed
- Implement controls and document processes and policies such as segregating duties to prevent potential fraud initiating checks and balances to minimize errors and putting together a purchasing approval ladder.
- Assist in analyzing and identifying potential opportunities to ensure they are worth pursing
- Work with and maintain relationships with banks to secure financing for projects and operations
- Oversee cash management
- Preparation of construction financing draw requests as needed as well as gathering information for financing proposals
- Report to management daily weekly and monthly findings and recommendations related to the financial operations
- Obtain individual company financial statements by engaging with a CPA firm to prepare reviewed financial statements for Granville Homes
- Ensure tax deadlines bank covenant reporting deadlines are understood and met while delivering the Responsible for management of internal and external audits
- Responsible for day-to-day oversight of cost of sales processing AP AR and payroll functions
- Review of weekly sales projection reports prepared by the Escrow Coordinator
- Manage annual budgets and quarterly monitoring of results
- Assist in operational needs as requested which includes but is not limited to evaluating staffing overhead and technology needs
Competencies: - Ability to identify deficiencies and recommend and implement solutions.
- Successful candidate will be highly motivated a self-starter driven flexible detail-oriented a fast learner and a genuine team player with excellent communication skills.
- Candidate must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
- Excellent people and organization skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Attention to detail and ability to make decisions
Supervisory Responsibility - This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.
Work Environment - This position operates mainly within a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work is low. The elements within the office are controlled by centralized heat and air conditioning.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. - While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to sit stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - This is a full-time at-will position and work hours are typically Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as department needs demand.
Travel - Travel is limited and primarily local during the business day.
Work Authorization - Must be eligible to work in the United States
Requirements - Bachelors degree and 5-7 years experience; CPA strongly preferred.
- Homebuilding and/or real estate construction experience a plus.
- Solid understanding of GAAP financial statements including cash flow and full-disclosure footnotes.
- Thorough knowledge of and experience in preparing consolidated financial statements.
- Experience in accounting for multiple related entities a plus.
- Superior demonstrated PC skills especially Excel a must.
This job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities duties and responsibilities. Job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.
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