About this opportunity
The Bolton Group lists this Assistant Controller (Montgomery County) opportunity in montgomery county, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A leading national homebuilder is seeking an experienced Assistant Corporate Controller to join its corporate accounting team in Montgomery County, Maryland (RELO AVAILABLE). This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity reporting directly to the VP & Corporate Controller, with responsibility for supporting corporate and division accounting operations, developing accounting talent, and advancing processes across a growing organization.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, coach, and develop Senior and Staff Accountants through ongoing guidance, performance feedback, and review of accounting work.
Accounting Operations: Oversee assigned period-end close activities, general ledger responsibilities, and financial reporting deliverables while maintaining direct ownership of select accounting areas.
Financial Analysis & Reporting: Review financial results, investigate significant fluctuations, evaluate account balances, and ensure reported activity is accurate and well supported.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to standardize workflows, automate processes, improve reporting, and increase operational efficiency.
Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, process documentation, and internal controls.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with corporate and division accounting teams, finance leadership, external auditors, and other business stakeholders to align priorities and resolve issues.
Special Projects: Support audits, regulatory filings, accounting research, system enhancements, and initiatives that strengthen the accounting function.
Qualifications
Active CPA license required.
Previous experience with a Big 4 or top public accounting firm.
Homebuilding, real estate, or construction industry experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of accounting professionals.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, period-end close, and financial reporting.
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with accounting process improvements, reporting enhancements, automation, or system changes.
Knowledge of SOX 404 is a plus.
Who can apply
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