Assistant Controller

<strong>How would you like to be a part of a team that has been providing the American Dream of homeownership to families for more than 60 years? PulteGroup is a FORTUNE 500 company and one of America's top residential builders. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we stand above the competition in our commitment to quality.</strong>

Houston, TX

PulteGroup

<strong>Since our founding in 1950, PulteGroup has delivered almost 750,000 homes throughout the United States. What began as a single home built by the hands and entrepreneurial spirit of our founder Bill Pulte, is today the nation&rsquo;s third-largest homebuilder with operations in over 40 major cities. Marketing under some of the industry&rsquo;s best known brands: Pulte, Centex, Del Webb, DiVosta, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, we can meet the needs of first-time, move-up and active-adult homebuyers.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pultegroupinc.com/about-us/infographic/default.aspx">Click here</a>&nbsp;for a snapshot of PulteGroup&rsquo;s business.</strong><br /><br /><strong>PulteGroup operates against a stated objective of delivering high returns on invested capital and equity over the housing cycle. Research indicates that high ROIC and ROE are key drivers to creating long-term shareholder value in the homebuilding industry. This focus has helped the Company raise key operating and financial metrics to be among the industry leaders.</strong> https://www.pultegroupinc.com/home/default.aspx

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Full Time

Overview: <p>Bring your experience in Audit, Accounting, Financial Analysis and join our client - a Fortune 250 residential construction firm, in a role that will drive financial and operational improvements across a successful region! &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Highlights</strong>:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies</strong>&nbsp;to Work For&reg; by Great Place to Work&reg; and Fortune, ranking 36!&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Success:</strong>&nbsp;Closing over 1,300 homes in the Houston market this year</li> <li><strong>Perks:</strong>&nbsp;23 days of PTO, 2 volunteering days, phone allowance and a bonus that consistently exceeds target!</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position Overview</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>&nbsp;Working with the Controller and their committee performing economic research work and preparing and analyzing financial reporting packages in key business areas while developing recommendations tied to performance &amp; process improvement.&nbsp;</li> <li>Prepare and provide support in feasibility modeling, annual planning, quarterly forecasting, historical cost and budget analysis, and expense performance comparisons.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>&nbsp;Direct and supervise the Accounting Department to include Accounts Payable, Subcontractor Payables, Payroll, Housing Receivables, job cost and general ledger accounting to ensure adherence with generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls and company policies and procedures</li> <li>Assist with preparing the annual Departmental Operating Budgets, Housing Budget, Capital Asset Budget, Land Development Budget and Cash Flow Budget</li> <li>Prepare financial forecasts of projected revenue and profit in conjunction with financial analysis of budget vs. actual operating results</li> <li>Assist the Controller in meeting all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements of internal and external users</li> <li>Assist the Controller in directing and overseeing the preparation of Personal Property, Sales and Use, and Real Estate Tax returns</li> <li>Design, implement and support procedures that will assure compliance with corporate policies</li> <li>Work with and provide financial information to internal and external auditors and responds to the audit reports, as required</li> <li>Approve expenditures and invoices within established company guidelines</li> <li>Works with department managers to ensure consistent application of general ledger accounting and cost coding</li> <li>Mentor junior members of the team</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>BS Degree in Accounting, Finance</li> <li>Public accounting experience</li> <li>CPA</li> <li>Must be engaging and ready to learn a business/get hands on into the operations of a fast-moving company</li> <li>Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting theory, practice and financial reporting</li> <li>Ability to organize and manage projects</li> <li>Excellent communication skills</li> </ul>