Assistant Controller-BLD

D.R. Horton•Lehi, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Division Assistant Controller. The right candidate will support the accounting and financial reporting activities of the division by managing assigned accounting processes, reviewing financial results, and maintaining effective accounting controls. This position provides accounting guidance to division departments, develops accounting staff, and assists the Division Controller with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and other division financial activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Four to six years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including general ledger, financial reporting, account reconciliation, and month-end close responsibilities
Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form or via DRH applications
Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
Regular and reliable attendance

Nice To Haves

CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred
Homebuilding, construction, real estate development, or job-cost accounting experience
Experience with JD Edwards or a comparable enterprise accounting system

Responsibilities

Manage assigned division accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, job cost, inventory accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and related financial processes to ensure accurate and timely accounting records
Coordinate month-end and year-end accounting activities, including reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial information and resolving identified discrepancies
Review and analyze division financial results, including revenue, gross profit, job costs, inventory, overhead, and operating expenses, and identify significant trends, variances, or accounting issues requiring further evaluation
Maintain division accounting procedures and internal controls within assigned areas and evaluate transactions and accounting practices for compliance with established policies and generally accepted accounting principles
Support budgeting and forecasting activities by preparing and reviewing financial schedules, analyzing historical and projected results, evaluating assumptions, and providing financial information to division management
Partner with division departments to research and resolve accounting and financial matters related to land, inventory, construction, purchasing, sales, closings, and other division operations
Prepare and review financial analyses, management reports, account schedules, and other financial information used by the Division Controller and division management to evaluate operating and financial performance
Assist with internal and external audits by preparing financial schedules, supporting documentation, account analyses, and responses to audit requests
Supervise and develop assigned accounting employees by establishing work priorities, reviewing work product, providing technical guidance and training, evaluating performance, and ensuring established accounting deadlines are met
Identify and recommend improvements to division accounting processes, reporting, controls, and workflows to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company