Assistant Controller - Homebuilding Accounting Lead

LHI Lennar Homes LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennar is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the accounting team, drive the month-end close, and provide accurate financial analysis for land development and JV activities. You will collaborate with Division Management to enforce policies and improve processes in a fast-paced homebuilding environment.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance (CPA preferred), 3+ years in accounting, and strong proficiency in Hyperion, EssBase, JD Edwards, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of three years related accounting and financial experience, including homebuilding experience.
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Hyperion, EssBase, and JD Edwards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform multiple, detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines.
• Strong communication, analytical, writing, and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor the accounting team to drive top performance and develop effective solutions.
• Manage the month-end close process accurately and timely, in alignment with corporate deadlines.
• Provide detailed analyses of financial variances between actual results and forecasts and review Joint Venture financials.
• Oversee the payables and payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments and proper record retention for audits.
• Ensure compliance with the Accounting Policy Manual and accurately reflect land development budgets each month.
• Conduct monthly budget reviews, monitor sales activity through weekly traffic, sales, starts, and closings reports.
• Provide weekly and monthly statistical and financial reports to Division Management, and manage WPR, revenue, cost of sales, and balance sheet packages.
• Supervise and manage accounting staff, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Recruit, interview, and train accounting team members, offering ongoing feedback and developing performance improvement plans as needed.
• Organize and prioritize work activities, manage audits, and ensure efficient time management to meet deadlines.
• Handle projects assigned by Corporate, Division President, or Controller.
• Develop and implement strategies for effective staff management, including evaluations, training, and addressing issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Supervisory Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Hyperion

EssBase

JD Edwards

Job description

Lennar is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the accounting team, drive the month-end close, and provide accurate financial analysis for land development and JV activities. You will collaborate with Division Management to enforce policies and improve processes in a fast-paced homebuilding environment.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance (CPA preferred), 3+ years in accounting, and strong proficiency in Hyperion, EssBase, JD Edwards, and Excel.