Job Description

The Controller will be responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of Hunter Quinn Homes and its related entities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of its financial reporting, timely budgeting and forecasting, effective and efficient utilization of the ERP, and management of proper internal controls.

The Controller may also work closely with the Real Estate Analyst – Strategic Finance to build and maintain short and long-term financial forecasts, maintain those forecasts, and provide reporting based upon those forecasts at least Quarterly and Annually. This will include understanding current KPI’s, developing new metrics, and working closely with our PowerBI specialists to create useful real-time dashboards which measure and report upon real-time performance.

Role & Responsibilities

As the Controller you will lead a talented and growing accounting team which works from the Charleston corporate headquarters. Your focus will include, but is not limited to:

Stakeholder Partner

• Elicit requirements from stakeholders using interviews, document analysis, site visits, business process descriptions, business analysis, industry research, task and workflow analysis
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze information needs and functional requirements
• Interpret the true business needs from the stakeholder’s requests to determine appropriate project requirements and deliverables
• Clearly define business challenges, opportunities and primary objectives of the daily tasks, special requests and projects

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), tax regulations, and industry-specific financial reporting requirements
• Prepare and oversee accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Coordinate and manage external audits, ensuring all financial records are accurate and audit-ready
• Monitor changes in financial regulations and implement necessary updates to ensure ongoing compliance
• File required regulatory reports and maintain relationships with external auditors, banks, and financial institutions

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop and manage annual budgets for construction projects, operational expenses, and corporate initiatives
• Create accurate financial forecasts to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning
• Analyze variances between budgeted and actual results, providing actionable insights to senior leadership
• Collaborate with project managers to align budgets with construction timelines and project goals
• Monitor cash flow projections to ensure liquidity for ongoing and planned projects

Accounting Operations

• Supervise and lead a team of accounting professionals, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll staff
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and transaction processing
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure deadlines are met for financial reporting and operational needs
• Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment
• Implement process improvements to streamline accounting workflows and enhance operational efficiency

Internal Controls and Risk Management

• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy
• Identify and assess financial and operational risks, developing strategies to mitigate potential issues
• Conduct regular reviews of financial processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards
• Monitor and manage insurance requirements related to construction projects and corporate operations
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to internal controls for all financial transactions

Leadership and Team Development

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the accounting team
• Provide leadership and mentorship to develop team members’ technical and professional skills
• Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and support career development for accounting staff
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align financial strategies with company objectives
• Represent the finance department in cross-functional meetings, contributing to strategic planning and operational decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in accounting, Finance, or other related field (CPA and/or Master’s degree preferred)
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, public accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• In-depth knowledge of construction and real estate accounting principles
• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.), SQL is a plus
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP
• Strategic and analytically minded with the ability to manipulate and analyze data to identify trends, solve problems, and make informed recommendations
• Excellent quantitative, written and oral communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented, ability to work in situations with changing priorities and multiple simultaneous assignments, yet energized by change
• Confident self-starter and quick learner who requires minimal supervision and is comfortable with ambiguity
• Flexible, personable, self-motivated, “think inside and outside the box” mindset with a desire to brainstorm creative solutions while remaining a team player
• Exhibits a high level of responsiveness, sense of urgency and passion for always doing the best work possible
• Experience in providing strategic planning, execution, guidance and business analysis
• Strong ethics and ability to reflect company values and culture
• Must work on-site at corporate office while also able to travel when required

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