Assistant Controller

About the role

The Assistant Controller is a key operational partner to the VP, Corporate Controller within a centralized accounting department supporting both corporate and division accounting. This role combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop Senior and Staff Accountants through regular guidance, work review, performance feedback, and professional development
• Review accounting work products to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and adherence to established policies and procedures
• Oversee period-end close activities and reporting deliverables within assigned areas while maintaining direct ownership and preparation responsibilities for select accounting areas
• Coordinate closely with other accounting leaders to align priorities, resolve issues, and promote consistency across the accounting organization
• Perform analytical reviews of financial results, investigate significant fluctuations, and ensure reported balances and activity are reasonable and well supported
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation that support consistency, accountability, and a strong control environment
• Drive improvements to accounting processes, reporting, and workflows through standardization, automation, and effective use of technology
• Contribute to the continued enhancement of processes, tracking mechanisms, and accountability practices that improve visibility, coordination, and execution across the department
• Independently resolve routine and moderately complex accounting and operational issues while appropriately escalating significant matters and keeping leadership informed
• Support audits, regulatory filings, accounting research, and special projects by coordinating requests and providing accurate, timely information

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and advanced Excel skills used to support reporting, analysis, and process improvement
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and review the work of accounting professionals
• Thorough understanding of close processes, transaction flows, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess trends, identify issues, investigate unusual results, and recommend practical solutions
• Effective project and priority management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across teams and effectively manage upward
• Adaptable and effective in leading teams through changing priorities, process enhancements, new initiatives, and organizational growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university required
• Public accounting or corporate accounting experience in a complex, multi-entity environment
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred
• Prior experience supervising, developing, and reviewing the work of accounting personnel required
• Homebuilding, real estate, or construction industry experience preferred
• CPA required; equivalent international certification with intent to obtain US CPA licensure considered
• US GAAP knowledge required; SOX 404, J-SOX, and J-GAAP knowledge is a plus
• Experience supporting business growth, system changes, process improvements, reporting enhancements, or automation initiatives preferred