Controller

Controller EC Homes

About EC Homes

Executive Construction Homes is a family-owned faith-based homebuilder with 30 years of history in Elgin South Carolina. We are guided by our core valuesUncompromising Quality Enduring Value and Earned Trustand our purpose is to make the dream of homeownership a reality for families across our community.

This is not a sit back and review reports position. Its a get-your-hands-dirty build-the-reports close-the-books and keep-the-team-accountable kind of role.

Position Overview

The Controller is the financial backbone of EC Homes responsible for managing accounting operations ensuring compliance maintaining financial accuracy and producing critical reports for funding and decision-making. The right candidate will have an exceptional eye for detail thrive under pressure communicate clearly and move quickly while maintaining accuracy.

This role is ideal for someone who is both strategic and tactical a workhorse who can manage multiple priorities hold others accountable and keep everything on track.

Primary Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Funding (45%) The Core of the Role

• Build manage and update financial reports and funding packages with speed and precision.
• Gather and verify data from multiple departments to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Produce detailed funding requests monitor approvals and ensure timely check processing.
• Revise and refine reports based on leadership and lender feedback.
• Hold Accounts Payable accountable for providing timely accurate data this function enables your success.
• Heavy lifting expected this is where execution detail and speed matter most.

Company Management & Compliance (30%)

• Oversee company-wide compliance across credit cards banking payroll insurance and vendor management.
• Maintain relationships with banks and insurance providers.
• Ensure all corporate records financial documents and compliance files are accurate and current.
• Manage cash flow and coordinate banking activity draws and reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll processing and ensure accuracy on all deductions benefits and tax filings.

Recurring Operations (15%)

• Manage recurring tasks such as payroll processing insurance renewals and vendor compliance.
• Ensure vendors contractors and insurance providers are properly documented and meet company requirements.
• Maintain a consistent rhythm of reporting and follow-up on all recurring financial activities.

Team Oversight & Systems Accountability (20%)

• Lead and mentor a small accounting team (23 staff) ensuring accuracy accountability and efficiency.
• Verify that staff are entering data correctly and keeping systems up to date.
• Provide feedback hold team members accountable and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with construction purchasing and project management to maintain financial visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or Business (CPA preferred but not required).
• 5 years of experience in accounting or controlling homebuilding construction or real estate development experience strongly preferred.
• High sense of urgency and ownership gets things done without excuses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working under deadlines in a fast-paced detail-intensive environment.

Personality Fit

• Workhorse: You take ownership work quickly and pride yourself on accuracy.
• No excuses: You solve problems and make things happen.
• Detail-driven: You notice what others miss.
• Communicator: You can explain financial concepts to non-financial people.
• Accountable: You expect excellence from yourself and others.