Sr Staff Accountant

Job Description

HB - Sr Staff Accountant

We are Lennar

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

The Sr Staff Accountant plays a central role in the financial health of Lennar’s homebuilding division, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, month-end close, financial reporting, and sales and closing administration. Partnering closely with the VP of Finance and Operations, this role ensures adherence to US GAAP and Lennar’s internal accounting policies while delivering accurate, timely reporting to division leadership, corporate, and regional stakeholders. Your analytical rigor and ownership mindset will help drive sound financial decisions across the division.

Your Responsibilities On The Team

• Oversee the month-end close process accurately and on schedule in alignment with corporate and regional deadlines.
• Analyze and provide detailed explanations of variances between actual financial results and forecasted projections.
• Manage commissions and expense submissions, ensuring accuracy, proper record retention, and audit readiness.
• Lead financial reporting functions including weekly and monthly sales, starts, closings forecast, and actuals.
• Review job cost accounts and provide monthly updates analyzing budgeted versus actual performance.
• Ensure full compliance with US GAAP and Lennar’s internal Accounting Policy Manual across all division financial activities.
• Prepare revenue and cost of sales transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Prepare and review bank account and general ledger reconciliations, fund transfers for Joint Venture projects, and HUD statements related to home closings.
• Review Joint Venture financials and deliver monthly summaries to the VP of Finance and Operations.
• Prepare land take-down analysis, provide weekly and monthly statistical and financial reporting to division management, and execute special projects as assigned.
  
  
  

Your Toolbox

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5–8 years of accounting or financial analysis experience; homebuilding or real estate experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred; CPA or CFA designation (or active candidacy) strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills including macros, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs; proficiency in Access and SQL.
• Experience with Hyperion, Essbase, and JD Edwards required.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and internal accounting policy compliance.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with ability to present to division operations leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple detail-oriented tasks under simultaneous deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and operate independently with minimal direction.
  
  
  

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

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Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

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