Controller

Reporting directly to the President, you will own the monthly close, multi-entity financial reporting, job cost and project accounting, cash forecasting, intercompany accounting, debt schedules, lender reporting, internal controls, and coordination with outside tax and accounting advisers. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

Controller - CPA

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Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a 4th generation, family owned home builder serving Northeastern Pennsylvania for more than 50 years.

Why join us?

Growing company
Great benefits
Top culture

Job Details

Role Description We are seeking a Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting across our homebuilding operations and affiliated land development, investment, real estate, and operating entities. Reporting directly to the President, you will own the monthly close, multi-entity financial reporting, job cost and project accounting, cash forecasting, intercompany accounting, debt schedules, lender reporting, internal controls, and coordination with outside tax and accounting advisers. The right person combines strong accounting fundamentals with the ability to turn financial information into clear, forward-looking insights for ownership.
Along with leading the close and reporting, you will make sure payables and bank reconciliations are done correctly and on time, and you will often do that work yourself. Homebuilding experience is not required, as everything specific to our business can be learned on the job.
What You Will Do Accounting and Monthly Close
Own the monthly and year end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciling all supporting schedules to the general ledger
Prepare complete monthly financial statements for multiple companies
Maintain the chart of accounts and an organized accounting filing system
Maintain and reconcile intercompany due to/due from balances across all entities
Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions, including approvals for invoices, payments, and journal entries

Day to Day Transactions
Oversee and assist with accounts payable so invoices are processed and paid on time
Complete periodic bank reconciliations and make sure deposits are recorded

Cash Flow, Budgets, and Analysis
Build and maintain weekly cash flow projections across all entities
Coordinate cash management between operating and investment entities
Maintain loan and debt schedules and make sure required debt payments are made on time
Prepare financial reporting packages for our lenders and track loan requirements, such as required ratios and reporting deadlines
Maintain job cost budgets, calculate variances, and report significant issues to management
Assist with the production budget and forward cash flow forecasting
Provide management cost reports, margin analysis, and special project analysis for the President

Tax and Compliance
Monthly sales and use tax reports and payments
Annual business privilege taxes, 1099s, and Pennsylvania annual reports
Work with our outside CPA firm, providing trial balances and supporting schedules for year end and tax filings

What We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Finance with strong accounting experience
4 to 6+ years of accounting experience; public accounting (CPA firm) background strongly preferred
Experience with month end close, reconciliations, and multi-entity or multi-client accounting
CPA or CPA candidate is a plus
Experience preparing lender reporting is a plus
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and organized workbooks
Experience with MARK Systems, QuickBooks, or AppFolio is a plus
Detail oriented with strong follow through, and comfortable moving between transaction work and analysis
Comfortable in a fast paced environment managing multiple projects at once

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