Assistant Controller

Responsible for assisting the V.P. of Finance, Regional V.P. of Finance and Division President with the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department, division financial reporting, adherence to corporate policies and procedures, escrow coordination, accounts payable, payroll calculations, and regional/corporate reporting. Assist in all external reporting, including financial institutions, taxing authorities, owners, and regulatory agencies.

• Responsible for meeting the timeliness in the monthly financial closing schedule.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages including joint ventures.
• Assist in the preparation of community and division level variance analysis, including cost/volume/ profit relationships.
• Periodically review and ensure the proper recording, maintenance, and update of all job cost budget revisions.
• Assist in the preparation of financing requests of prospective and active communities.
• Assist in the preparation of community sales price proformas.
• Assist in preparation of annual business plans and periodic updates as well as long-term planning (forecasts).
• Assist in maintaining the division backlog.
• Assist with the maintenance and integrity of the division’s JD Edwards financial system setup and related issues.
• Assist with the maintenance of all statistical accounts.
• Review and supervise the timely recording and deposit of all divisional cash receipts.
• Responsible for the preparation of month end closing entries, including maintenance of general ledger accounts and monthly cost of sales.
• Assist with all governmental reporting including personal and real property taxes.
• Supervise the processing of manual checks. (Earnest Money Refunds, Misc. Customer refunds, monthly rent check requests, etc.)
  
• Review all P-Card batches for accuracy and completion.
• Assist in the coordination of annual and divisional audits including those related to profit participation reviews.
• Responsible for the division’s adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
• Review and audit all sales contracts daily for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in management of escrow coordination duties with mortgage, outside title and Lennar sales team.
• Prepare monthly closeout statements, ensure accuracy of contract changes, and send to title.
• Complete various projects assigned by Division President, Regional Controller, or Vice President - Finance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Five (5) years of related work experience with at least two (2) years homebuilding experience required
• B.S. degree in accounting or equivalent, CPA is a plus
• Valid driver’s license required
• JD Edwards experience highly desirable
• Strong accounting background
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Excel Spreadsheet and Microsoft Word
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and writing skills required
• Follow directions
• Interact well with co-workers
• Understand and follow work rules and procedures
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Accept constructive feedback
• Team player

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily a sedentary office position, which requires the ability occasionally to bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry office supplies and materials weighing 25 pounds or less. Finger dexterity required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. Must be able to operate motor vehicle. Requires the ability to work in excess of eight hours per day on occasion.

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