Assistant Controller: Lead Finance Ops & GAAP Reporting

DRB Homes; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes is seeking an Assistant Controller to partner with the VP, Corporate Controller in a centralized accounting department supporting corporate and division accounting. This role blends hands-on accounting with team leadership and process improvement.

You will supervise staff, oversee close processes, ensure policy adherence, drive automation and efficiency, and coordinate with auditors and finance partners to deliver accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA required; equivalent international certification with intent to obtain US CPA licensure considered.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Experience supervising, developing, and reviewing the work of accounting personnel required.
• Homebuilding, real estate, or construction industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop Senior and Staff Accountants with regular guidance and feedback.
• Review accounting work products for accuracy, completeness, and policy adherence.
• Oversee period-end close activities and reporting within assigned areas and own select accounting responsibilities.
• Coordinate with other accounting leaders to align priorities and promote consistency.
• Perform analytical reviews of financial results and investigate significant fluctuations.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation; drive automation and efficiency.

Skills

US GAAP

General ledger accounting

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project & priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Excel

Job description

DRB Homes is seeking an Assistant Controller to partner with the VP, Corporate Controller in a centralized accounting department supporting corporate and division accounting. This role blends hands-on accounting with team leadership and process improvement.

You will supervise staff, oversee close processes, ensure policy adherence, drive automation and efficiency, and coordinate with auditors and finance partners to deliver accurate reporting.