Division Controller

D.R. Horton•Wayne, PA

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. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Division Controller. The right candidate will manage all aspects of a division’s historical reporting, anticipatory budgeting, and financial projections. Act as the conscience of the division, involving fiduciary responsibilities, business process improvement, and challenging the thinking and decisions of the entire management team. Lead senior management in compliance with company policies. Act as the liaison between the division and the corporate/region office as it relates to accounting and finance issues.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
Six to eight years of related experience and/or training
Possess exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently to balance competing deadlines
Ability to accurately process and record a large volume of data
Proficiency with MS Office and email

Nice To Haves

Experience working in JD Edwards is a plus

Responsibilities

Assume the fiduciary responsibility of enforcing the operating procedures and policies established by the company
Maintain responsibility for all banking activities and execute them in accordance with policies and procedures issued by corporate
Report financial results in conformity with GAAP together with financial and accounting policies established by the company
Maintain responsibility for the budgeting process and ensure that all budgets inputted to the computerized accounting system reflect out contractual or estimated contractual liabilities
Oversee the preparation and reliability of all financial projections required by the company’s corporate management
Responsible for month-end close process and coordinate the closing of the division’s accounting books with Corporate Accounting
Coordinate and implement pricing strategy agreed upon by management
Fully understand all aspects of the computerized accounting system deployed in the operating division, and utilize the system to its full capabilities
Perform in both the financial and operational segments of the business, devoting time to field visits
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Directly manages two or more employees in the Accounting Department.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.