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D.R. Horton · 1 day ago

Region Controller

San Ramon, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $175K/yr

7+ years exp

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Region Controller to oversee region financial reporting and planning. The role involves leading senior management in compliance with company policies and acting as a liaison between corporate and region divisions in Accounting/Finance.

ConstructionFinanceProperty DevelopmentReal Estate

Responsibilities

In partnership with the Region President, set a positive tone for all divisions in the region by establishing expectations for outstanding financial and operational performance, and for strong controls, open communication and transparency in all areas of division and region operations

Develop a team of strong Division CFOs and Controllers within the region and ensure that each division’s accounting team has a solid understanding of the company’s accounting policies and is applying them consistently

Participate in all hiring, firing, and promotion decisions involving the top two accounting personnel in each division

Attend the closing meeting with Internal Audit and division management following each division audit, and work with divisions to ensure completion of required follow-up actions from Internal Audit recommendations

Participate in the corporate management of the company’s accounting and finance function with the Corporate CFO and the Corporate Controllers

Support divisions as necessary with all corporate issues (Accounting, HR, IT, Legal, Risk Management, etc.)

Assist divisions and the Region President in developing and maintaining the short-term and long-term business plans and projections for each division and the region

Assist divisions to ensure that they maintain strong internal controls and effective and efficient processes in all areas of division operations

Facilitate the sharing of best practices among divisions and train divisions on ways to improve performance on key financial metrics such as gross profit, SG&A, ROI and inventory turn

Closely monitor division sales, backlog and closings vs. budget and prior year, and work with divisions to ensure achievement of desired performance for the region

Assist the Region President in managing the region’s capital allocation process within the corporate inventory caps. Monitor actual and projected land fundings and compare to division and region business plans and objectives

Review and analyze GPAs on proposed land/lot acquisitions and ask the critical questions necessary to ensure that the GPA projections are conservative and realistic

Participate in land/lot deal structure discussions to help ensure that the region’s land deal maximize return on capital and to ensure the appropriate accounting treatment for land deals

Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Ability to travel overnight

Regular and reliable attendance

With support from the division’s Corporate Accounting Manager, closely monitor division gross margins and SG&A vs. budget, prior year and other divisions, and help divisions with actions to improve performance when necessary

With support from the Division’s Corporate Accounting Manager, closely monitor division home inventory levels, including specs, models, homes under construction and sold not started and work with divisions to ensure maintenance of optimal inventory levels

Prepare financial analyses for the Region President and assist in management of the region as needed or requested

Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounting principles (GAAP)Financial managementFinancial statement analysisBudgetingAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsMS Office proficiencyJD Edwards experienceCPA/CMA certificationCollaboration skillsTime managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field from a four-year college or university

Minimum of seven years of related experience and/or training

Understanding and ability to adhere to General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Solid understanding of financial statements and internal controls

Analytical and organizational skills coupled with the ability to multitask effectively without compromising the quality of work

Knowledge in Budgeting and Financial Management

Excellent collaboration and time management skills

Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Possess exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management and personnel

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

Proficiency with MS Office and email

Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

The noise level is generally moderate