Assistant Controller – GAAP & Consolidation Lead

GL Homes; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GL Homes seeks an Assistant Controller to lead financial reporting and accounting for its homebuilding and related divisions. The role oversees GL operations, ensures accurate general ledger maintenance, month-end close, and audit readiness, aligning with GAAP.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, supervisory experience, and proficiency in JD Edwards and Yardi, with a background in real estate development finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with real estate development and commercial accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the financial reporting framework and general ledger structure, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial data and processes.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to financial management and accounting.
• Ensure the accuracy of data and adherence of the system to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Prepare financial analysis statements, including monthly balance sheets, income statements, cash flows statements, and variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and prior year’s results
• Review of audited financial statements
• Uses experience and technical expertise to improve and streamline analysis, reporting, processes, and compliance systems.
• Provide functional advice or training to less experienced associates.
• Assists with annual financial statement audit, including audit schedule preparation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Work directly with all accounting and finance associates, as well as legal and other company functional department personnel.
• Other related duties as requested by management.

Skills

Consolidation

Excel

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Financial reporting

Audit support

Technical accounting

Analytical

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

5 years of accounting experience

Supervisory experience

Tools

JD Edwards

Yardi

Job description

GL Homes seeks an Assistant Controller to lead financial reporting and accounting for its homebuilding and related divisions. The role oversees GL operations, ensures accurate general ledger maintenance, month-end close, and audit readiness, aligning with GAAP.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, supervisory experience, and proficiency in JD Edwards and Yardi, with a background in real estate development finance.