Corporate Accounting Manager

For 50 years, we have been developing residential real estate communities, and we are now one of the largest providers of single family homes in the country, offering high quality, customizable builds with fair and reasonable pricing and financing options. As we continue to grow and expand, we are looking to add to our accounting team.

Flexible hybrid work schedule
Full medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
401K plan
long term equity incentives
internal advancement potential

We are currently seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team within the Corporate Accounting division of our real estate development company. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in delivering accounting support to our various operating divisions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and internal and external audit requirements. Additionally, they will be responsible for completing assigned accounting and finance projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Analysis: Develop a deep understanding of the company's business model and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Assist divisions in determining the appropriate accounting treatment for complex or unconventional transactions.

Divisional Liaison: Provide exceptional service and support to assigned divisions, acting as a bridge between these divisions and the corporate office.

Financial Review: Conduct monthly analysis and review of the general ledger, job cost data, and operational metrics for assigned divisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Training and Guidance: Offer training and ongoing guidance to divisions regarding systems, policies, and procedures.

Closing Processes: Lead the monthly and quarterly accounting close processes for assigned divisions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role may involve supervising other employees in the Corporate Accounting department. Duties include adhering to organizational policies and applicable laws, conducting interviews, facilitating employee training, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, and addressing any concerns or conflicts.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent education and experience.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in public accounting.
Preferably, experience with a Big 4 accounting firm.
Knowledge of the homebuilding industry, particularly using JD Edwards with a focus on G/L and Job Cost, is advantageous.
Familiarity with job cost (cost accounting) environments is beneficial.
A CPA certification is strongly preferred, though exceptional experience may be considered in lieu of certification.

Other Qualifications:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with division personnel and colleagues at all organizational levels.
A customer service-oriented mindset, recognizing Corporate Accounting as a support function.
Initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Effective management of multiple projects and competing priorities.
Proficiency in conveying complex financial concepts to non-accountants.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are a plus.