Area Controller

First Four Staffing and Recruiting, the Gulf Coast's premier staffing and professional recruitment firm, has an exciting opportunity for an Area Controller to work onsite at our client's regional office in the metro Mobile area. Our client is a large public company with offices throughout the United States.

Scope

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting the timeliness in the monthly financial closing schedule.
• Lead the preparation of accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages including joint ventures.
• Oversee 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.
• Oversee accounts payable department and related functions.
• Manage, mentor and grow a staff of 3-5 accounting professionals.
• Lead the preparation of financing requests of prospective communities, active communities and land bank proformas.
• Leads in the preparation of annual business plans and periodic updates as well as long-term planning.
• Assist with the maintenance and integrity of the division's ERP setup and related issues.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all statistical accounts.
• Review and reconcile specific P & L and Balance Sheet accounts (Warranty, WIP/Inventory, Receivables etc.)
• 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, real property and sales and use taxes.
• Leads the coordination of annual and divisional audits.
• Responsible for the division's adherence to corporate policies and procedures.

Experience

• 7 years minimum of work experience with at least two (2) years of homebuilding or related experience (real estate, construction, etc) required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA is a plus.
• ERP Experience such as JD Edwards and Hyperion experience highly desirable
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Excel Spreadsheet and Microsoft Word
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and writing skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to self-start and achieve objectives with minimal supervision.
• Interact well with co-workers.
• Understand and follow work rules and procedures.

Our client offers a competitive base salary, strong multi-tiered bonus potential, excellent benefits, and opportunity for career growth.

For immediate and confidential consideration, please apply today.