Division Assistant Controller

PulteGroup•Myrtle Beach, SC

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the Controller in directing the activities of the Accounting Department, including direct responsibility for the financial and cost accounting functions.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years Related Functional Experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP
Strong knowledge of cash flows, financial reports, and annual reports
Strong analytical skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organize and manage long-term projects

Responsibilities

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
Assist the Controller in preparing the annual Departmental Operating Budgets, Housing Budget, Capital Asset Budget, Land Development Budget and Cash Flow Budget
Assist the Controller in preparing financial forecasts of projected revenue and profit in conjunction with financial analysis of budget vs. actual operating results
Assist the Controller in meeting all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements of internal and external users
Assist the Controller in directing and overseeing the preparation of Personal Property, Sales and Use, and Real Estate Tax returns.
Assist the Controller in designing, implementing and supporting procedures that will assure compliance with corporate policies
Work with and provide financial information to internal and external auditors and responds to the audit reports, as required
Approve expenditures and invoices within established company guidelines
Works with department managers to ensure consistent application of general ledger accounting and cost coding
Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs
Utilizes recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent
Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills
Evaluates employee’s performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance
Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities
Creates opportunities for employee growth
Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors)