Assistant Controller

Overview

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As one of the nation's largest builders, Lennar has built over one million new homes for families across America. Since 1954, our communities have catered to all lifestyles and family dynamics, whether you are a first-time or move-up buyer, multigenerational family, or active adult.

At Lennar, Everything's Included in our homes, and Everyone's Included on our team. Our Everyone's Included vision is to be as inclusive and diverse as the communities we build unleashing the power of diversity within our workforce to drive innovation & sustainable growth.

Assistant Controller:

Lennar is seeking an Assistant Controller who will manage the day-to-day financial operational functions of the division, including Accounts Payable supervision, corporate and divisional reporting requirements, and Payroll administration. Ensure Corporate Accounting policies are in place and followed.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end-close process accurately and timely in conjunction with corporate deadlines

• Provide detailed and analytical explanations of variances in actual financial data compared to forecasted results

• Possess complete understanding of the Accounting Policy Manual and ensure that policies are complied with

• Prepare and submit required weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting to Region and Corporate

• Prepare analysis for review of weekly sales gross margins and record appropriate adjustments in Backlog

• Prepare and record accounting entries to reflect new land contracts, interest, debt payments, and project the cash flow impact thereof

• Review and submit land contracts to Corporate for FIN46 evaluation

• Review and record Wire transfers

• Prepare analysis for land take-downs

• Conduct monthly SG&A & Field Expense budget review

• Manage payables process and ensure accurate and timely payment to vendors

• Manage payroll process and ensure the accuracy of payroll submissions and the proper record retention for auditing purposes

• Ensure compliance with Division's SOX Compliance program

• Prepare support for Internal/External Audit requests

• Manage Serengeti system for Legal invoice management and appropriate accruals

• Provide weekly and monthly statistical/financial reporting to Division Management

• Projects assigned by Corporate, Division President or Controller

MANAGEMENT:

• Manage and supervise Accounting staff

• Ensure that associates follow company policies and procedures

• Interview and recruit Accounting team

• Responsible for, along with the Controller, providing associates with ongoing, timely, candid and constructive feedback; developing associates to their full potential

• Develop performance improvement plans if an associate's performance is not meeting expectations

• Ability to effectively manage staff through ensuring appropriate staffing, providing formal and informal evaluations/feedback, addressing associate issues when warranted and providing appropriate training and mentoring

• Manage month-end-close process, payable process, etc

• Organize and prioritize work activities while utilizing efficient time management skills in meeting deadlines and staying on schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required, CPA/MBA preferred

• Seven+ (7+) years related accounting and financial experience, homebuilding experience preferred

• Advanced computer skills experience required- Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with use of JD Edwards, Essbase and Hyperion highly preferred

• Excellent attention to detail

• Professionally perform multiple, detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines

• Excellent communication, analytical and writing skills as well as supervisory skills

Lennar Core Values

Our commitment to Quality, Value, and Integrity is the underlying foundation upon which Lennar was built, and these three fundamental principles still guide us in caring for our customers, associates, shareholders, and community.

Life at Lennar!

Lennar recognizes our associates are the heart of the company's success. Learn new skills, build your path, and become an integral part of the Lennar Family.

When You Join:

• Health Insurance

• Medical, Dental & Vision

• Vacation

• 3 weeks of vacation per year to start

• Holidays, Sick Leave, & Personal Days

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match

• Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave

• New Hire Referral Bonus Program

• Product Purchase Discount for Associates

• Associate Assistance Plan

• Everyone's Included Day

• In the spirit of inclusion, diversity, and caring for our community, Lennar encourages our Associates to take a day to connect, reflect and inspire those around us, in a way that is uniquely important to you.

• And More!

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

Type

Regular Full-Time