Controller- Homebuilding & Mortgage

Overview

Manage accounting, reporting and financial controls for homebuilding and mortgage units.

Key Responsibilities

• ledger close
• internal controls
• financial consolidation
• variance analysis
• audit coordination
• budget forecasting

Tasks

-Oversee all general ledger functions and ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes across all entities. -Maintain and strengthen internal controls across all financial operations. -Prepare consolidated financial statements -Provide variance analysis and key financial insights to support executive decision-making. -Assist in preparing documentation for tax compliance, payroll audits, and 401(k) plan audits. -Monitor cost controls and track profitability across projects and business lines. -Foster collaboration with payroll, benefits, and closing departments to ensure accurate financial data and processing. -Support the financial tracking and reporting of the mortgage company's warehouse lines, funding, and loan transactions. -Coordinate internal and external audits and support regulatory examinations. -Reconcile warehouse lending transactions, loan sales, and investor settlements. -Collaborates with: Payroll, Benefits, Closing, Mortgage, Construction, and Land Development teams -Manage and develop a team of accountants and finance professionals. -Support the CFO in developing budgets, forecasts, and financial models for both the home building and mortgage entities. -Coordinate with mortgage operations to maintain accuracy and compliance in loan-level accounting. -Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including those applicable to construction, payroll, mortgage, and benefits administration. -Work closely with the CFO to identify and implement improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting tools. -Ensure all intercompany transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.

Requirements

• excel
• sage
• erp
• gaap
• cpa
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills -Familiarity with multi-entity structures, intercompany accounting, and project-based cost accounting. -Experience in home building, construction, or mortgage banking industries strongly preferred. -Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams -Proactive problem-solving and process improvement mindset -Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field (CPA preferred). -Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment -Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a management or controller-level role. -Solid knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting. -High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality -Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (e.g., Sage, or other industry-specific ERP systems).

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About Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods

-Offers both pre-built and fully customizable homes ranging from under 1,000 sq ft to over 3,300 sq ft through a large design studio with 80,000+ options. -Signature product includes energy-efficient homes with guaranteed heating and cooling usage. -Develops neighborhoods emphasizing community amenities and thoughtful layouts. -Pilots cutting-edge building technologies in partnership with the DOE, EPA, and American Lung Association. -Notable achievements include constructing Oklahoma’s first green-certified home under NAHB standards and the U.S.’s first zero-energy home below $200,000.

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