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Assistant ControllerPark Square Homes • Orlando, FL, US
Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Park Square Homes • Orlando, FL, US
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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 tracker
  • Review 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 requests
  • Monitor 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 plus
  • 4+ 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 plus
  • Strong 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.
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