Accounting Manager, General Accounting

Lennar•Miami, FL

About The Position

We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 150 company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States. A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future The Accounting Manager, General Accounting is responsible for supporting the Company's general accounting processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Operations, Internal Audit, and other cross-functional teams to support monthly close activities, maintain strong internal controls, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, a continuous improvement mindset, and a passion for leveraging technology and automation to enhance accounting processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's degree preferred.
CPA preferred.
5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public company experience.
Experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, fixed assets, accruals, and balance sheet account management.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment.
Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, BlackLine, Hyperion, Essbase, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar financial systems preferred.
Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar technologies preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.
Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement scalable solutions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day general accounting activities, including fixed assets, leases, accruals, allocations and other general ledger accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial reporting.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including variance analysis and financial reporting.
Assist in maintaining and enhancing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls related to the general ledger and record-to-report process.
Partner with internal and external auditors by providing requested documentation and supporting quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced data quality.
Support implementation of technology-driven solutions, including automation and AI-enabled tools, to streamline accounting workflows and improve reporting accuracy.
Analyze financial results and provide insights to management regarding balance sheet and income statement trends, variances, and operational performance.
Monitor compliance with SOX controls and corporate accounting policies.
Mentor and provide guidance to senior accountants and staff accountants as appropriate.
Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.