Controller - Home Builder

Hire Element - Accounting & Financial Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a Controller to join a fast-growing homebuilder in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will oversee financial processes, manage banking relationships, and ensure project budgets are met. This role requires strong leadership skills, fluency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of GAAP. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience is required. This is a full-time position offering a salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years of construction industry experience in public accounting or private industry.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close process including general ledger entries.
• Work with development team to ensure projects are on budget.
• Manage all banking relationships.

Skills

Fluency in Microsoft Office suite

Strong written and verbal collaboration skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Hiring Organization

Hire Element - Accounting & Financial Search

Pay Range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional Compensation

• Annual Bonus

Job Summary

Fast growing and dynamic homebuilder looking for a Controller.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close process including general ledger entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Work with development team to insure projects are on budget, variance analysis.
• Manage all banking relationships.
• Facilitate bi-weekly construction draws.
• Manage AP and AR processes.
• Prepare and review construction billing.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Ad hoc reporting for leadership as necessary.
• Review and approve closing statements for homes/properties.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and analysis.
• Ensure vendors are paid timely, accurately, and in accordance with agreed upon terms.
• Support field development and homebuilding operations.
• Work closely with team to ensure the business operates efficiently and profitably.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or 10 years of related experience
• 3+ years of construction industry experience in public accounting or private industry
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred
• Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills

Senior Level

• Executive

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Building Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave