Vice President of Accounting and Financial Reporting

LGI Homes•The Woodlands, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

LGI Homes is seeking a Vice President of Accounting and Financial Reporting to join its executive leadership team at the Corporate Headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. This executive leadership opportunity is for an accomplished accounting leader who will contribute strategic perspective, work closely with senior leadership, and help shape the company’s financial strategy and reporting. The role may grow into the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) position as the successful candidate demonstrates their capabilities and impact. The Vice President will lead and oversee external financial reporting, technical accounting research, audit coordination, and the monthly close process. The role serves as a key accounting resource and strategic partner to executive leadership, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with applicable SEC rules and regulations, and sound accounting practices throughout the organization. The position also leads and develops the accounting and financial reporting team and supports its continued growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA certification.
10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
Previous leadership experience managing accounting teams and financial reporting functions.
Extensive experience with SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC regulations, and technical accounting standards.
Experience managing external audits and coordinating with independent auditors.
Strong understanding of internal controls, financial close processes, and tax compliance.
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to communicate complex accounting matters and partner effectively with executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in a publicly traded company.
Homebuilding, real estate, or construction industry experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, ensuring compliance with SEC and XBRL requirements.
Lead technical accounting research and recommend approaches to complex accounting matters and new accounting pronouncements.
Partner with executive leadership to communicate accounting issues, provide strategic guidance, and establish appropriate financial reporting conclusions.
Direct and coordinate external audits and maintain documentation supporting financial statements and accounting positions.
Lead and oversee the monthly close process to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable internal financial reporting.
Collaborate across departments and with senior leadership to identify and resolve accounting issues and strengthen financial processes.
Serve as the primary liaison with external tax accountants and advisors to support timely tax compliance.
Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting and financial reporting team, building organizational capability and preparing the function for continued growth.