Division Assistant Controller - Myrtle Beach, SC

Innovative Construction Group; Myrtle Beach, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup is seeking a Controller-level professional to oversee the Accounting Department. You will lead accounts payable, payroll, job cost, and general ledger activities, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

You will assist in preparing operating budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, while coordinating tax returns and audits. The role requires collaboration with managers to ensure accurate cost coding and timely information flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years related accounting experience in corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Accounting Department including AP, payroll, job cost, and GL.
• Assist Controller in budgets: departmental, housing, capital asset, land, and cash flow.
• Prepare financial forecasts and variance analyses against budget.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal/external users.
• Coordinate tax returns (Personal Property, Sales/Use, Real Estate).
• Support audits and respond to audit findings as required.
• Review expenditures and invoices within policy; ensure proper cost coding.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cash flow analysis

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent

Job description

Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup!Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place.As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams.For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey.Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name.Apply now and discover a career where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact**JOB SUMMARY:** Responsible for supporting the Controller in directing the activities of the Accounting Department, including direct responsibility for the financial and cost accounting functions. **PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES** - Direct and supervise the Accounting Department to include Accounts Payable, Subcontractor Payables, Payroll, Housing Receivables, job cost and general ledger accounting to ensure adherence with generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls and company policies and procedures - Assist the Controller in preparing the annual Departmental Operating Budgets, Housing Budget, Capital Asset Budget, Land Development Budget and Cash Flow Budget - Assist the Controller in preparing financial forecasts of projected revenue and profit in conjunction with financial analysis of budget vs. actual operating results - Assist the Controller in meeting all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements of internal and external users - Assist the Controller in directing and overseeing the preparation of Personal Property, Sales and Use, and Real Estate Tax returns. - Assist the Controller in designing, implementing and supporting procedures that will assure compliance with corporate policies - Work with and provide financial information to internal and external auditors and responds to the audit reports, as required - Approve expenditures and invoices within established company guidelines - Works with department managers to ensure consistent application of general ledger accounting and cost coding **MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES** LEVEL: MENTOR / COACH / FEEDBACK With Direct Reports: - Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs - Utilizes recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills - Evaluates employee’s performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance - Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities - Creates opportunities for employee growth - Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors) **SCOPE:** (decision making, size of organization, budgetary etc.) - Decision Impact: Division - Department Responsibility: Single - Budgetary Responsibility: Yes - Direct Reports: Yes - Indirect Reports: Yes - Physical Requirements: If applicable**REQUIRED EDUCATION:** (degree, licenses, certifications, etc.) - Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or equivalent **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:** (work related, tools/equipment, software, etc.): - Related Functional Experience: Minimum of 3 years Strong knowledge of GAAP Strong knowledge of cash flows, financial reports, and annual reports - Strong analytical skills - Strong organizational skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Ability to organize and manage long-term projects