Accounting Manager/Controller

The Quest Organization

Cincinnati, OH

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Accounting Manager / Controller


Lead financial operations and oversight for multiple corporate entities within a residential homebuilding organization. Responsible for financial integrity, reporting, cash management, and cross-functional support across accounting, HR, and operations.


Responsibilities:


  • Oversee all financial functions including reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
  • Lead month-end close, including bank reconciliations, cash application, and supporting schedules
  • Manage accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, approvals, disbursements, and third-party vendors
  • Coordinate with external accountants on monthly reporting and year-end tax compliance; ensure timely filing and payment of all tax obligations
  • Oversee lot acquisitions, including coordination with developers and review of title policies
  • Review closing escrows and ALTA settlement statements for accuracy
  • Administer corporate insurance programs to ensure adequate coverage
  • Manage payroll processing and related compliance
  • Support HR administration, including onboarding/offboarding, compensation changes, benefits, PTO, and 401(k) coordination
  • Prepare and deliver quarterly reporting packages to lenders
  • Manage treasury functions, including banking relationships, Positive Pay, and remote deposits
  • Maintain integrity of the general ledger and cost coding structure
  • Provide ad hoc financial reporting and insights to executive leadership


Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
  • 7-10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably within homebuilding, real estate, or construction
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Experience managing full-cycle accounting and month-end close processes
  • Familiarity with job costing, cost codes, and construction or development accounting
  • Experience working with external auditors and tax advisors
  • Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
  • Strong understanding of payroll, benefits administration, and HR support functions
  • Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to operate in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and interact effectively with executive leadership

About the Company

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The Quest Organization

For over 30 years, The Quest Organization and its related entities have been a highly respected leader in Executive Search and Business Advisory Services, taking a holistic approach to finding not only the most talented individuals for “C” level executives and Middle Management Professionals, but making sure that our clients have truly defined their need both from a technical perspective and an overall “fit perspective. The hallmark of our success is the extraordinary experience and business acumen of our professional staff with a combined 50+ years of achievements in Executive Search and Advisory Services.
With backgrounds as CPAs in the Big “4″ and as financial professionals in industry, we are uniquely positioned to provide our clients with meaningful hiring recommendations, grounded in a thorough understanding of their overall business including their operations, finance, accounting, human capital and sales.

Our staff through their daily transactions in the employment marketplace and extensive participation in regional business organizations, is well positioned to provide candidates from mid level to CEO’s with insightful advice on career planning and positioning. Every candidate that we represent, benefits from a comprehensive interview to ensure they are considered for appropriate opportunities which match their capabilities, experience, desired compensation and quality of life attributes. We are known to provide the most meticulous interview preparation and follow through in the industry.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.questorg.com