Assistant Controller

JOB MISSION

Pacific Lifestyle Homes is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support and oversee the company’s accounting operations within a dynamic residential construction and land development environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Oversight

- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. - Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. - Review reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff. - Assist the Controller with consolidated financial reporting and management reporting packages. - Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records and reporting processes.

Financial Analysis & Operational Support

- Perform detailed financial and variance analysis related to construction costs, land development activities, and operational performance. - Provide recommendations to management regarding financial trends, cost controls, and process improvements. - Partner with operational leaders to improve financial visibility and accountability.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

- Coordinate annual external CPA audits and serve as a primary liaison with auditors. - Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory reporting requirements. - Assist in maintaining and improving internal accounting controls and financial procedures. - Support loan, bank, and lender reporting and compliance requirements, and other financial reporting obligations as needed.

Construction & Land Development Accounting

- Oversee accounting processes related to: - Job cost accounting - Land development capitalization - Construction accruals - Community and phase reporting - Work-in-process analysis - Review project costs for accuracy and proper financial treatment.

Leadership & Team Development

- Supervise, mentor, and support accounting staff. - Review work performed by team members to ensure accuracy and consistency. - Assist with training, workflow management, and development of accounting personnel. - Support department initiatives and continuous process improvement efforts.

Process Improvement & Systems

- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and internal controls. - Support accounting system enhancements and reporting automation initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. - 7+ years of progressive accounting experience. - Prior leadership or supervisory experience required. - Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting. - Experience coordinating external audits. - Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting systems experience. - Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills. - CPA license or CPA candidate strongly preferred. - Experience in residential construction, homebuilding, land development, real estate development, commercial real estate, or manufacturing. - Experience with job costing and construction accounting systems. - Experience managing accounting close processes and staff workflows.

BENEFITS

- Company supported medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and families - Participation in our 401(k)-retirement savings plan with Company contributions - New home discount - 120 hours of paid time off for the first year - Seven paid holidays - Paid volunteer hours - Employee Recognition Program - Employee Referral Bonus - Up to $1,000 - Engaging company culture – Including our annual “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” - And much more!