Assistant Controller

Description Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules
• Prepare and maintain project proformas and perform profit reconciliations
• Assist in preparation of financial projections
• Ensure GAAP compliance across multiple related entities
• Support lender reporting and annual external audits
• Oversee land development and construction job cost accounting
• Monitor capitalization of project costs and related expense recognition
• Develop and maintain project budgets
• Perform budget-to-actual and cost-to-complete analyses
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate cost tracking and forecasting
• Support tracking of infrastructure costs eligible for reimbursement
• Utilize ERP systems to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in financial reporting
• Strong preference for experience with Newstar Constellation Systems
• If no Newstar experience, prior experience with another construction/homebuilding ERP is required
• Advanced Excel modeling and financial analysis
• Manage complex intercompany transactions and shared cost allocations
• Assist in strengthening internal controls and accounting procedures
• Participate in process improvement initiatives Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2-5 years of public accounting experience focused on audit and review engagements
• Prior homebuilding or construction accounting experience (required)
• Experience with land development and construction accounting, job costing, and developing project budgets (required)
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP
• Possess exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively in a deadline driven environment Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Newstar Constellation Systems
• CPA (active or inactive)
• Experience working in a multi-entity or intercompany environment
• Exposure to Community Facilities District (CFD) cost tracking and municipal reporting processes Requirements Month End Close, General Ledger, Financial Statement Audits, DCAA, Financial Reporting, Construction Accounting, Land Development Projects Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

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