Controller

Diamond Custom Homes; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Diamond Custom Homes, a luxury Southwest Florida builder, seeks a Controller to lead accounting for three entities. The role drives financial reporting, controls, budgets, and cash flow across construction, interior design, and property management operations.

The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day accounting, develop robust reporting, improve processes, and partner with ownership on strategic financial decisions. Strong GAAP knowledge and QuickBooks mastery are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager experience.
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online.
• Experience with construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions for three related companies.
• Ensure accurate monthly financial statements.
• Manage month-end and year-end close.
• Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations.
• Monitor internal controls and procedures.
• Coordinate with outside CPA for annual tax prep.
• Supervise AP/AR and client invoicing.
• Review vendor invoices and payment processing.
• Oversee cash receipts, deposits, and bank reconciliations.
• Develop budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Support ownership with strategic financial decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Buildertrend

Excel

Job description

Applicant privacy is a priority. Details about who applies for this role are kept confidential and are not shared with employees or outside contacts.

ABOUT US

Diamond Custom Homes is a luxury custom home builder serving Southwest Florida. Alongside Diamond Custom Homes, our family of companies includes EDGE Interior Design & Cabinetry and Diamond Estate Management, providing a fully integrated experience from construction and interior design to property management.

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations across all three companies. This individual will play a key leadership role by ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and providing financial insight to ownership.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Controller will oversee all accounting functions, supervise accounting staff, and provide financial leadership for multiple related companies. This role requires a hands-on leader who is equally comfortable managing day-to-day accounting activities while developing financial reporting, budgets, cash flow analysis, and operational improvements.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, proactive, and enjoys improving processes while supporting a growing business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all accounting functions for three related companies
• Ensure accurate monthly financial statements
• Manage month-end and year-end close
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations
• Monitor internal controls and accounting procedures
• Coordinate with outside CPA firm for annual tax preparation

Accounting Operations

• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Assist with client invoicing and progress billing
• Review vendor invoices and payment processing
• Oversee bank and credit card reconciliations
• Manage cash receipts and deposits
• Ensure accurate coding of expenses and job costs
• Oversee sales tax reporting
• Coordinate annual 1099 preparation and filing

Construction & Project Accounting

• Review Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting
• Analyze project profitability
• Monitor job cost reporting
• Review Buildertrend and QuickBooks financial data
• Assist with project close-outs
• Analyze budget versus actual costs
• Improve project accounting procedures
• Assist operations with financial reporting and forecasting
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages
• Perform cash flow forecasting
• Monitor company liquidity
• Develop budgets and financial projections
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability
• Support ownership with strategic financial decisions

Leadership

• Manage and mentor accounting staff
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings
• Assist with hiring and training accounting personnel
• Establish accounting procedures and workflows
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with project managers and department leaders

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain QuickBooks Online and Buildertrend accounting workflows
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems
• Improve efficiency through automation and standardization
• Ensure financial data integrity across all companies

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager experience
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online
• Experience with construction accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities

Preferred

• CPA or CPA candidate
• Experience with Buildertrend
• Experience with Design Manager
• Experience in residential construction
• Experience with interior design accounting
• Experience managing multiple entities

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is:

• A strong leader who enjoys mentoring others
• Hands-on and willing to dive into day-to-day accounting when needed
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to prioritize multiple companies and deadlines
• A problem solver who enjoys improving systems and processes
• Professional, collaborative, and accountable

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid Time Off
• Health benefits (if applicable)
• Retirement plan (if applicable)
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership