Assistant Controller - Construction & Land Development

Pacific Lifestyle Homes Inc; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Lifestyle Homes is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations within a residential construction and land development environment. You will ensure the integrity of financial reporting, coordinate audits, supervise staff, and support the Controller in daily accounting functions.

The ideal candidate will have strong GAAP expertise, leadership experience, and a track record of process improvements across finance teams and construction-related accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience coordinating external audits.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting systems experience.
• Experience in residential construction, homebuilding, land development, real estate development, or manufacturing.
• Experience with job costing and construction accounting systems.
• Experience managing accounting close processes and staff workflows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff.
• Assist the Controller with consolidated financial reporting and management reporting packages.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records and reporting processes.
• Perform detailed financial and variance analysis related to construction costs, land development activities, and operational performance.
• Coordinate annual external CPA audits and serve as a primary liaison with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist in maintaining and improving internal accounting controls and financial procedures.
• Oversee accounting processes related to job cost accounting, land development capitalization, construction accruals, and reporting.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA candidate or CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pacific Lifestyle Homes is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations within a residential construction and land development environment. You will ensure the integrity of financial reporting, coordinate audits, supervise staff, and support the Controller in daily accounting functions.

The ideal candidate will have strong GAAP expertise, leadership experience, and a track record of process improvements across finance teams and construction-related accounting