Full Job Description
Controller: Homebuilding
Winchester Carlisle Companies, Dunhill Homes & Ameritex Homes
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Purpose
The Controller’s main function is to develop and maintain a strategic financial plan for the organization and ensure that all financial decisions align with the company’s strategic plan.
Tasks
Planning and Analysis
Oversee the daily accounting and cash management of the home builder.
Direct and oversee competitive financial analysis and statistical studies.
Direct the development of the budgeted balance sheet and cash flow statements.
Review reports on historical and future trends in performance, return and depreciation to determine appropriate paths for financial development.
Head homebuilding function which provides financial oversight, leadership and support.
Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures.
Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyze causes of unexpected variance.
Supervise Accounts Payable and provide appropriate coaching.
Oversee and manage the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools.
Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies.
Support Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis of current and historic market trends.
Partner directly with functional leadership and serves as a business partner in strategic decision-making.
Direct the preparation of presentations and forecasts for Board of Directors, banks, investors, and ratings agencies.
Reporting
Prepare Quarterly and Monthly Financial reports.
Design and direct the preparation of recurring and ad hoc financial performance analysis.
Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives.
Direct financial models and analysis to support strategic initiatives to include acquisitions, brand expansion, organic market growth, and alternate revenue stream opportunities.
Other duties as assigned
Accounts Payable
Review overhead invoices
Oversee payables and cash direction
Prepare daily manual checks, sign checks
Produce computer checks weekly
Monitor cash discount
Oversee the reconciliation of temporary invoices with timesheets and billing rates
Cash Management
Prepare cash flow
Track daily cash balance
Online banking and wire transfers
Leadership
Manage accounting department members
Ensure employees have clear direction and goals
Coach and mentor employees
Ensure outcomes and deliverables are complete
Set policies and procedures as needed
Ensure organization is compliant and reduce financial risk
Promote company relationships with homebuilders
Promote job safety and encourage safe working practices with all employees and trade contractors
A good listener and able to be helpful in conflict resolutions between employees, other trade contractors, material suppliers and any other agencies should it be required
Other Duties
Assist with Annual budget and quarterly updates
Generate strategic banking relationships
Issuing financial statements to various individuals and groups within the Company – communicating significant variances in a timely manner
Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions
Improve the adequacy of internal controls, including recommendations to Company objectives for various departments
Prepare journal entries
Monitor the financial performance
Prepare financial projections and annual budget
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of GAAP compliance
Strong MS Office with emphasis in Excel
Experience with Hyphen BRIX/BuildPro preferred
Prioritizes and implements process improvement opportunities
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Effective working relationships with others both within and outside of their team
Skills and Abilities
Team/ Service Focused
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized and detail oriented in all assignments
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Accuracy, analytical skills and attention to detail are required
Strong multi-tasking skills; must manage responsibilities under strict deadlines
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, MBA preferred
8 to 10 years of Financial Planning and Analysis experience
10 to 15 years in the homebuilding industry required