Controller

Reports to: COOLeads: Accounting (GL, AP, AR, Payroll)Systems: QuickBooks, Buildertrend, Excel, BI toolsEnvironment: Multi-entity homebuilder (LLCs/LPs/JVs), intercompany activity, multiple bank accounts and debt facilitiesRole PurposeOwn the financial integrity of a fast-growing, high-volume homebuilding operation. Deliver a clean, fast close; trusted job-level profitability; strong controls; and decision-grade reporting that enables leadership to scale communities, manage cash and lines, and protect margin—without surprises.What “Great” Looks LikeA repeatable close that doesn’t rely on heroicsJob costs and margins construction leaders trustEarly detection of margin leakage (PO discipline, change orders, trade credits, warranty accruals, spec aging)Confident handling of multi-entity complexity (intercompany, allocations, debt covenants)Controls that speed the business instead of slowing it downCore ResponsibilitiesClose, Consolidation & Financial ReportingOwn monthly close across all entities (GL, job cost, inventory, fixed assets, debt, intercompany, payroll, accruals)Deliver accurate entity-level and consolidated financials (IS, BS, CF) with variance analysisMaintain GAAP-consistent chart of accounts and reporting structureOversee draw packages, lender reporting support, and bank reconciliationsEnsure 1099 compliance and vendor master integrityJob Costing & Margin IntegrityOwn job cost structure: budgets, commitments, change orders, cost-to-complete, and variance logicMaintain tight linkage between POs, invoices, WIP, inventory, and marginEnforce disciplined accounting for lot/house costs, specs, interest capitalization, and warranty accrualsPartner with Operations on accurate starts, completions, and closingsInventory, Land & CapitalizationOversee land acquisition, development, and vertical construction accountingMaintain lot cost rollups, indirect cost allocations, and interest capitalization schedulesTrack spec inventory aging, impairment indicators, and model home capitalization/depreciationCash, Forecasting & Executive ReportingManage cash forecasting, funding needs, payables cadence, and payroll timingDrive annual budgets and rolling forecasts by entity and communityDeliver dashboards on closings vs. plan, margins, incentives, spec aging, warranty trends, and SG&AProvide insight into the why, not just the whatControls, Audit Readiness & Risk ManagementDesign and enforce scalable internal controls (approvals, segregation of duties, PO-to-pay)Lead CPA relationships for year-end and reviews (as applicable)Maintain clear accounting policies and documentationTeam Leadership & Systems OwnershipLead, coach, and develop the accounting team with clear roles and standardsOwn close calendars, checklists, KPIs, and backup coverageImprove systems, workflows, and automation (AP, JEs, BI reporting)Partner cross-functionally with Ops, Purchasing, Sales, and LandRequired Experience8–12 years progressive accounting/finance experience; Controller-level ownership requiredHomebuilding or construction accounting experience required (production volume strongly preferred)Multi-entity consolidations, intercompany, and allocations requiredProven success delivering a fast, clean close (≤7 business days; 5-day target preferred)Advanced Excel required; BI experience a plusWhat We ValueHigh standards, low dramaIntellectual honesty and early issue escalationOperator mindset with strong business judgmentClear communicator who earns trust across the field and leadershipBias toward automation and continuous improvement