Assistant Controller

Job Description Summary
As an Assistant Controller working for Taylor Morrison you will be responsible for working alongside the Controller and review division’s financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, headcount and more.
Job Details
We trust that as an Assistant Controller you will: (responsibilities)
Responsible for division reporting/month-end close process (weekly, month-end, quarterly) with review by Controller and VP Finance
Responsible for periodic operational reports such as volume risk, backlog margin report, etc.
Responsible for assistance with the annual budget/monthly/quarterly forecast process (includes maintenance of subdivision files, CCP, etc.)
Responsible for preparation of supporting information for weekly cash flow forecasts
Prepare division sales commissions and payroll calculations
Prepare monthly general ledger and bank reconciliations
Prepare and audit Weekly Unit report
Prepare, audit and upload Weekly Sales Margin report
Responsible for accuracy/maintenance of entries from the fixed asset reporting system
Assist closing coordinator with pre-audit HUD’s for closings and closing homes via JE templates
Preparation and analyze OH variance reports
Assist AP admin with review of property tax payments
Preparation of intercompany account reconciliations
Sign-off and posting of cash receipt journal entries
Assist AP Admin with maintaining all coding schedules
Responsible for miscellaneous management reporting
Responsible for system financial maintenance of homebuilding software (Newstar)
You are willing to perform other duties as assigned
What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)
Business Acumen
Customer Focus
Developing Direct Reports and Others
Drive for Results
Priority Setting
Self-Knowledge
About you:
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
Strong knowledge of Excel
Newstar and Soloman experience strongly preferred
Past experience in an accounting position with homebuilder a plus
Credit report in good standing
FLSA Status: Exempt
Will have responsibilities such as:
Interviewing, selecting, and training employees
Setting rates of pay and hours of work
Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees
Determining work techniques
Planning the work
Apportioning work among employees
Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed
Planning budgets for work
Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance
Providing for safety and security of the workplace
Essential Functions:
Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Comply with company policies and procedure
Physical Demands:
Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.
Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.
Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison
We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:
Competitive Compensation
Health Care - Medical/Dental/Visio​​n/Prescription​​ Drug Coverage
401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Programs
Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
Vacation & Company Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
Home Mortgage Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)