Job Description
Job Description
With a 40+ year commitment to delivering breakthrough customer experiences, seizing initiatives, achieving results, and continuous learning, our award-winning company, Park Square Homes, has an opportunity for a talented Assistant Controller to join our team. Known for our entrepreneurial spirit, we have a strong culture rooted in trust, integrity, open communication, and respect, and we make it a point to use good judgment, fairness, and common sense to meet our challenges. Attracting top talent who can thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, family-oriented, efficient, and team-focused environment contributes to our success.
Job Overview : The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in supporting the financial operations of the Company. This position assists in managing the day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and industry regulations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with a strong background in construction accounting, detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and understands the nuances of the residential construction industry.
Key Responsibilities
1. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Assist in developing and maintaining annual budgets across divisions (construction, land development, accounting, corporate).
- Collaborate with department heads and project managers to consolidate departmental budgets and project forecasts.
- Assist with preparing rolling forecasts and short-term cash flow projections to support strategic decision-making.
- Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide insights on cost drivers, overruns, and opportunities for efficiency.
2. Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.Perform detailed financial analysis on revenue, margins, expenses, and profitability by job, community, or division.Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including but not limited to inventory, land held for sale, deposits, legal fees and title credit refunds, and intercompany transactions.Reconcile bond and LOC trackerReview journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by Senior Accountants.Prepare internal management reports to assist decision-makers.Assist with external financial audits, lender reporting requirements, and tax compliance documentation.3. Job Cost Management & Operational Support
Oversee accurate job cost tracking, coding, and reporting for all homebuilding projects.Monitor construction budgets vs. actuals and identify discrepancies, cost overruns, or billing delays.Work closely with construction managers and purchasing teams to ensure proper cost allocation and vendor billing accuracy.Review and reconcile Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.Provide financial support to operations by helping analyze direct construction costs, subcontractor payments, and purchase order compliance.4. Land & Development Support
Track land acquisition costs, development expenses, and associated soft costs to ensure proper capitalization.Support calculation of Relative Sales Value (RSV basis) for land / community projects.Support Finance Manager as needed with ledger details and / or reports needed to prepare pro forma analysis and feasibility studies for new land deals.Ensure timely allocation of land and development costs for purchase, sales and takedowns upon closing and prepaids upon platting and addresses.Maintain schedules for land inventory, lot takedowns, and associated financing arrangements.5. Treasury
Initiate wire requestsMonitor positive pay exceptions and check fraud matters.Support the Director of Accounting with monitoring daily cash balances, upcoming disbursements, and cash needs.6. Process Improvement & Systems
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.Support the optimization of the construction accounting systems (e.g., Sage 300 Timberline, Prism).Help develop and maintain internal controls and standard operating procedures related to accounting and finance.Collaborate with IT and operations to ensure accurate data integration between field management and financial systems.Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve purchasing, budgeting, and reporting tools.Train accounting staff and operations teams on financial best practices, job cost tracking, and system usage.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.CPA or progress toward CPA designation preferred.Public accounting experience a plus4+ years of progressive accounting experience; at least 2 years in construction or real estate development preferred.Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction-specific accounting principles.Proficiency with accounting software; experience with Sage Timberline and construction ERP systems a plus.Advanced proficiency with Excel and Word and excellent data analysis skills.Access database knowledge a plusStrong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.Benefits
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus eligible.Comprehensive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) plan with company match.Paid time off and holidays.