Assistant Controller

Brown Haven Homes; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Paid Time Off

Best‑in‑class medical, dental, and vis

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Share Program

Job summary

Brown Haven Homes is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our growing finance team. You will own the monthly close, oversee external audits, and help standardize accounting policy across our multi‑entity organization.

You bring 2–3+ years in homebuilding or public accounting, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and GAAP rigor. CPA is preferred. This role offers room to scale with our rapid growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience: 2 to 3+ years in homebuilding or public accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Technical rigor with GAAP accounting positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial close from start to finish with accuracy.
• Lead annual financial statement audits with external firm.
• Assist with annual tax preparation with external CPA firm.
• Assist with accounting policy and technical GAAP analysis.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

At Brown Haven, we are dedicated to constructing high-quality custom homes that exceed expectations. We understand that our team of professionals is our most valued asset, which is why we have brought together a group of talented individuals who embody teamwork, positivity, and a dedication to excellence. Our vision is to build 1,000+ homes per year by becoming the finest custom home builder in the U.S.A.

Assistant Controller – Join the Team That's Redefining Custom Homebuilding

About the job

At Brown Haven Homes, we are dedicated to constructing high-quality custom homes that exceed expectations. We understand that our team of professionals is our most valued asset, which is why we have brought together a group of talented individuals who embody teamwork, positivity, and a dedication to excellence. Our vision is to build 1,000+ homes per year by becoming the finest custom home builder in the U.S.A.

Driven to Succeed? You’ll Thrive at Brown Haven Homes.

As Brown Haven scales toward 1,000+ homes a year, our finance function is scaling right along with it. The Assistant Controller is an important addition to our finance team, working directly with the Head of Finance to bring structure, rigor, and GAAP‑level precision to a fast‑growing homebuilding company. You'll own the monthly close, lead our external financial statement audits, and serve as a trusted technical resource as we standardize accounting policy across a multi‑entity organization. This is a role for someone who wants to build strong financial processes from the ground up.

What We're Looking For:

• Reliable and Accountable. People can count on you to follow through on what you take on.
• You stay steady and work through any challenges as they arise.
• Positive and Collaborative. A genuine team player who works well with finance, other departments, and outside partners, and brings encouraging energy every day.
• You don't wait for problems to surface; you catch them early and work with the team to resolve.
• Detail‑Oriented and Organized. You thrive on precision, knowing the small things matter to the bigger picture. Every number matters because it tells the real story of how this company is doing.

Playbook for Success:

• Lead monthly financial close. Own the close process end‑to‑end, driving toward faster, cleaner closes every month.
• Lead annual financial statement audits. Work with our external audit firm, owning deliverables from planning through fieldwork to final statements.
• Assist with annual tax preparation. Support our external CPA firm with the information and analysis needed for accurate, on‑time tax filings.
• Assist with accounting policy and technical GAAP analysis. Partner with the Head of Finance to design and implement company accounting policy and evaluate technical accounting positions affecting the financial statements.
• Assist with monthly profit reporting. Support reporting of profit results to local offices, including budget‑vs‑actual analysis of operating results.
• Assist with financial forecasting. Help build forecasts of projected revenue and profit to support company planning.

Why Brown Haven Homes?

• We Care More: Our Brown Haven team is our greatest asset. You'll feel it every day.
• Uncapped Growth: If you're driven, there's real room to grow. We're scaling fast, and your career can grow alongside us.
• Our Core Values:
  • We Care More
  • Positive Energy Only
  • We Are Gritty
  • Create Raving Fans
  • Do It Now
  • Simple & Scalable
  • Results Not Excuses
  • Obsess Over Winning
• Flexible Paid Time Off. Because we believe in balance. Enjoy the flexibility to manage your own schedule. We trust high performers to balance work, life, and results.
• Best‑in‑class medical, dental, and vision benefits to keep you and your family covered.
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Lucrative Profit Share Program

Your Competitive Edge:

• Relevant Experience: 2 to 3+ years of experience in homebuilding or public accounting.
• CPA Preferred. An active CPA license is preferred.
• Degree Required. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Technical Rigor. Strong working knowledge of GAAP and comfort owning technical accounting positions.

Ready to Start Building Your Legacy at Brown Haven Homes?

We're looking to build a finance function that's careful, capable, and set up to support this company for years to come. If this sounds like the kind of role and team you'd like to be part of, we'd love to hear from you. At Brown Haven Homes, we impact lives by building great homes with and for amazing people.

BH Why: Impact lives by building great homes with and for amazing people.