Assistant Controller at Park Square Homes

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Month-End Close, Reconciliations, Job Cost Tracking, WIP Schedules, Land Development Support, Treasury, Process Improvement, Sage 300 Timberline, Excel, Data Analysis, Problem-Solving

Industry

Real Estate

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.

Responsibilities

This role supports the company's financial operations by assisting with day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and regulations. Key duties involve budgeting, financial analysis, job cost management for homebuilding projects, and land/development cost tracking.