Controller- Homebuilding & Mortgage

Description

• 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

• 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).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance