Controller – Home Builder
Bothell
A leading residential developer and home builder is looking for a Controller with a focus in homebuilding to join their collaborative team. This role will involve overseeing divisional historical reporting, budgeting, and financial projections in Washington state.
The Controller will oversee their team and focus on daily initiatives, guide senior management in policy adherence, and facilitate communication between divisions and corporate offices on financial matters. Experience with homebuilding is a requirement for this position.
The company emphasizes building not only homes but a community. They encourage a collaborative and well-balanced work life and strive to make employees feel valued.
Controller Responsibilities:
- Enforce company operating procedures and policies as fiduciary responsibility.
- Direct the daily activities of the accounting department, including supervision and mentorship to department personnel.
- Handle all banking activities by corporate policies and procedures.
- Report financial results following GAAP and company accounting policies.
- Manage the budgeting process to accurately reflect contractual liabilities in the accounting system.
- Supervise the preparation of financial projections for corporate management.
- Lead month-end close process and coordinate with Corporate Accounting.
- Stay updated on industry trends, accounting standards, and regulatory changes to improve financial processes and compliance.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel for audits, reporting, and tax filings.
- Implement pricing strategies agreed upon by management.
- Conduct business ethically to enhance customer service and company profitability.
- Demonstrate full understanding and utilization of computerized accounting systems.
- Engage in both financial and operational aspects of business, including field visits.
Controller Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required and/or 6-8 years of relevant experience.
- Prior experience as a Controller within the homebuilding industry is required.
- At least 5+ years of relevant experience and/or training.
- Understanding of accrual-based accounting.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, meticulous, consistently displaying accuracy.
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity in actions and decision-making.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Capable of multitasking, prioritizing, and efficiently managing time to meet competing deadlines.
Company Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance offered, plus an HSA and FSA
- 401K with a 3% match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Company wellness program
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and Vacation Time
Compensation: $120,000 to 130,000 base compensation + bonus earning potential of $85,000+ = $200k+
https://www.nwrecruitingpartners.com/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person