Assistant Controller

Ashton Woods Homes; Alpharetta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton Woods Homes is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Director of Accounting across markets, ensuring accurate financial reporting and a smooth month-end close. You will mentor a growing accounting team and act as a trusted business partner to guide operational and strategic decisions.

This role offers growth toward a Controller-level career, exposure to homebuilding finance, and the opportunity to shape workflows and processes across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• CPA license preferred or active pursuit of CPA certification.
• Experience in homebuilding, construction, real estate development, or related industry preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, PivotTables, data analysis.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; Dynamics 365 BC preferred.
• Experience with reconciliation and close management software (e.g., FloQast) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Capable of managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for assigned markets, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports to support business decisions.
• Hire, train, develop, and mentor a team of up to four Staff, Senior Staff, and Senior Staff II Accountants.
• Build and improve training documentation and onboarding processes for the team.
• Monitor the team to ensure deadlines are met.
• Review and approve journal entries, supporting documentation, and monthly reports (dashboards, land bank billing accruals, housing WIP, RENO, fixed asset schedules, customer deposits, and more).
• Review and approve bank and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of open items.
• Prepare quarterly schedules and support broader financial reporting requirements.
• Support special projects, system implementations, and other organizational initiatives.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audit requests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and take on stretch assignments as part of ongoing development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

FloQast

Job description

Overview

Ashton Woods is more than just a home builder. From the sale of our first home in 1989 to recently being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine, our focus has always been on blazing new trails and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in homebuilding. Ashton Woods, the #1 private home builder in the United States, markets its homes through its two award‑winning brands, Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes. The Ashton Woods brand is known for designing thoughtfully curated, inspired homes for people who love design. The Starlight Homes brand builds homes specifically for the first‑time homebuyer, offering affordable homes with well‑executed designs and quality finishes for buyers looking to make the dream of home ownership a reality. The company’s commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we are one of the most celebrated home builders in the nation, winning hundreds of national and local industry awards in product and community design, architecture, merchandising, sales, marketing, and customer service. We believe that what we accomplish together is greater than what we deliver individually. Our team members have inspired the shared values we embrace in all decisions and actions: Unwavering Integrity, Trail Blazing, Bold Action, Collective Compassion, and Unconditional Respect.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Jacksonville, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio, and Tampa.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for an Assistant Controller to support our Director of Accounting in overseeing financial reporting, month‑end close, account reconciliations, and day‑to‑day accounting operations across assigned markets. You’ll help ensure our financial records are accurate and audit‑ready, mentor a growing team of accounting professionals, and act as a trusted business partner whose insights help guide operational and strategic decisions.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants to lead a team, deepen their exposure to homebuilding finance, and grow toward a Controller‑level career path.

Room to Grow:

We invest in our people. In this role, you can expect:

• Exposure to a wide range of accounting functions and financial processes.
• Ownership of projects and the ability to shape and improve workflows.
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced finance professionals.
• A clear pathway toward increased responsibility and career progression within the company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for assigned markets, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure reporting stays compliant with GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports that support key business decisions.
• Hire, train, develop, and mentor a team of up to four Staff, Senior Staff, and Senior Staff II Accountants.
• Build and continuously improve training documentation and onboarding processes for the team.
• Monitor the team to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Review and approve journal entries, supporting documentation, and monthly reports (dashboards, land bank billing accruals, housing WIP, RENO, fixed asset schedules, customer deposits, and more).
• Review and approve bank and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of open items.
• Prepare quarterly schedules and support broader financial reporting requirements.
• Support special projects, system implementations, and other organizational initiatives.
• Maintain organized, audit‑ready documentation and support internal and external audit requests.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and take on stretch assignments (lot stat, FIN 46, land roll‑forwards, and more) as part of your ongoing development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• CPA license (active or inactive) preferred, or active pursuit of CPA certification.
• Experience in homebuilding, construction, real estate development, or a related industry preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred.
• Experience with reconciliation and close management software (e.g., FloQast) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.

Typical Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English. Must be able to perform calculations.
• Employees in the position are required to be able to hear and have vision sufficient to utilize all office equipment.
• Use of hands and fingers is required to utilize standard office equipment.
• Requires occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• These physical requirements are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions if requested.

Working Conditions:

• Work is generally performed in a typical office environment using standard office equipment. Work is typically sedentary in nature, but some walking and standing maybe required.