Assistant Controller — Homebuilding Finance Leader

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

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.