Company: Legend Homes

Job Title: Controller

Status: Full Time, Salaried, Exempt

Division/Team: Corporate

Reports to: VP of Accounting

Job Summary

The Controller leads and carries out the organization’s accounting function by planning, implementing, and evaluating accounting policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Controller must be able to exercise independent skills and judgment and participate with the management team in recommending/making important decisions that align with company objectives.

Supervisory responsibilities:

Supervise accounting staff

Essential functions:

• Responsible for oversite on all accounting functions, including but not limited to invoicing, accounts payable, general accounting, payroll entries, sales vouchers and maintaining appropriate records through your team.

• Completes timely and accurate financial reporting with a fully reconciled general ledger.
• Manage the month-end close process, prepare bank covenant reports, monthly reporting to management, coordinate annual audit, cash management reporting and planning.
• Partner with corporate tax team to ensure accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns, taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes.
• Provide divisional and executive team with timely month-end, quarter-end, year-end reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to help analyze and solve community performance issues.
• Standardize and maintain a system of accounting records and processes.
• Supervise and manage accounting staff, including coaching and counseling to drive staff development.
• Periodically review accounting policies and procedures and recommend improvements if needed.

Competency or position requirements:

• Strong financial and accounting skills, as well as analytical skills. Audit experience a plus.
• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Strong written/oral communication, interpersonal skills with strong organizational skills.
• Frequent interaction with other departments, divisions, and external auditors.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Accounting preferred or equivalent work experience.

• Certified Public Accounting License strongly preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and experience in homebuilding industry a plus
• Minimum 5-6 years working for a public accounting firm OR 6-8 years working in Finance/Accounting with leadership experience
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience (homebuilding) is a plus

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Must work 40 hours per week (during core business hours) with flexibility for longer hours as needed.
• Must conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to external business associates and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required.

About Us

As one of the largest privately held real estate development and construction companies in Texas, The Camillo Family of Companies exists to open doors to greater opportunities for all people. For more than 30 years, the Company has led the way in constructing premier communities featuring affordable homes and residences that maximize style, livability, and functional floorplan designs. Camillo Companies is a vertically integrated operation consisting of four primary entities, including Retail (Legend Homes, Princeton Classic Homes, and Bella Vista Homes), Residences (Camillo Properties), Land Development (Academy Development), and Maintenance (LCI Services). Through these operations, the Camillo Family of Companies has constructed more than 30,000 homes and residences in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Bryan-College Station areas, establishing a standard of exceptional customer service and attainability. In 2007, the Company pioneered the single-family build-to-rent business, eventually leading to the 2012 launch of Camillo Properties, which builds, leases, and manages both new and recently constructed single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family projects. Beginning in 2023, the company plans to expand into new markets in and outside of Texas. 

The Camillo Companies value a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required. #LegendCareers