Controller

Job Description Summary

As a Controller working for Taylor Morrison you will be responsible for working alongside the VP of Finance to lead department, review division’s financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, headcount and more.

Job Details

We trust that as a Controller you will: (responsibilities)

• Support the V.P. of Finance in providing financial management expertise to the operating division as well as to the corporate financial organization
• Ensure that accounting, control, audit and administrative duties are performed effectively and efficiently
• Ensure that financial information is accurately developed, analyzed and reported to management
• Ensure forecasts, project budgets and division budgets are prepared timely and accurately
• Support Contract and Closing process including responsibility for contract review and closing documents for customer transactions as well as land purchases
• Manage, motivate and develop Financial and Administrative staff
• Ensure that corporate financial policies and procedures are adhered to
• Ensure that all corporate and operational reports are submitted accurately and timely
• Assists in the management of information system issues and concerns
• Provide financial assistance to all functional areas as needed
• Responsible for accuracy of financial reports for assigned entities and subsidiaries
• You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes) 

• Business Acumen
• Customer Focus
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
• Drive for Results
• Priority Setting
• Self-Knowledge

About you:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA, active CPA candidacy acceptable
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Seven years of experience in Finance/Accounting
• Accounting experience, preferably in the homebuilding, land development and/or construction industry
• Experience with finance and accounting systems and software
• Knowledge of cost accounting (specifically construction industry)
• Prior experience managing and training accounting/finance personnel
• Computer literacy, including excellent Excel skills
• Credit report in good standing

FLSA Status: Exempt

Will have responsibilities such as:

• Interviewing, selecting, and training employees;
• Setting rates of pay and hours of work;
• Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees;
• Determining work techniques;
• Planning the work;
• Apportioning work among employees;
• Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed;
• Planning budgets for work;
• Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance;
• Providing for safety and security of the workplace

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
• Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
• Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.  They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison

We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first.  In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Visio​​n/Prescription​​ Drug Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Home Mortgage Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)