What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller (Regional) position at Clayton?
General Function
The Financial Controller (Regional) is responsible for general accounting responsibilities, development of accounting processes and best practices, maintaining internal controls and the overall leadership of the accounting team.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
REPORTS TO: President
WORKS WITH: Controller, Assistant Controller, Regional Financial Analyst, Clayton Properties Group Accounting, Land Development and department leadership within the organization.
LEADS: Assistant Controller, Regional FP&A Analyst
Business Unit -
Goodall Homes
The Financial Controller (Regional) is responsible for general accounting responsibilities, development of accounting processes and best practices, maintaining internal controls and the overall leadership of the accounting team.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
- Manage all accounting functions, including:
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable
- Fixed Assets
- Job Cost Accounting
- Inventory Accounting
- Revenue Recognition
- Joint Venture Accounting
- Assists in monthly financial reporting, financial statement preparation and analysis for all divisions.
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of financial reporting, planning and budgeting systems for the region.
- Ensures that all corporate and required accounting policies and procedures are documented and followed by the organization.
- Provides accounting guidance for all divisions including revenue recognition, intercompany billings, intra-division billing for equipment usage, forecasts, intercompany eliminations and fixed asset additions.
- Provides variance analysis for Comparative Balance Sheets and Income Statements.
- Responsible for assisting with maintenance and enhancement of financial systems to ensure data integrity and improve operational efficiency.
- Assists Controller with reviews of month-end and quarter-end schedules and reconciliations prepared by the accounting team.
- Maintain strong internal controls and segregation of duties.
- Responsible for regional travel on quarterly basis.
- BS in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA preferred.
- 5-7 years of accounting experience required. Experience in residential construction or homebuilding is highly desirable. Manufacturing accounting experience is a plus.
- Microsoft Dynamics SL, Oracle, and/or Sage experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, including job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, pro forma underwriting, and progress billing.
- Ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights to senior management. Strong understanding of GAAP and construction industry regulations.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Proven leadership in the management and development of accounting processes, improvements, and team development.
REPORTS TO: President
WORKS WITH: Controller, Assistant Controller, Regional Financial Analyst, Clayton Properties Group Accounting, Land Development and department leadership within the organization.
LEADS: Assistant Controller, Regional FP&A Analyst
Business Unit -
Goodall Homes