Schell Brothers · 8 hours ago
Controller
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSchell Brothers is Delaware’s largest private home builder, and they are seeking a Controller to oversee financial operations across multiple entities. The role involves managing accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and leading process improvements in financial operations.
Real Estate
Hiring Manager
Kourtney McNatt
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day operational accounting activities with an initial focus on managing the corporate accounts payable team
Responsible for reviewing new arrangements/contracts, including joint ventures, and creating the relevant accounting procedures
Responsible for monthly accounting at the execution level for our land holding line of business and will assist the CFO, as needed, and the monthly accounting for certain entities outside of our consolidated financial reporting group
Lead the implementation of a new expense management system (i.e. employee expense reimbursements and corporate credit cards)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions
Responsible for reviewing open accounts receivable balances and following up with the customer, when applicable
Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, with a goal of shortening our month-end close process
Responsible for recording elimination entries
Prepare and analyze financial statements, as requested by either the CFO or executive management
Provide insights into key performance indicators and perform actual to benchmark analysis (and recording reclassification journal entries when required)
Responsible for preparing the quarterly consolidated financial reporting package, including our debt covenant compliance calculations, and providing this information to the CFO to review ahead of the deadline
Review balance sheet account reconciliations on a quarterly basis and helping the accounting team compile them, as needed
Assist the CFO in creating cash reporting and managing liquidity
Assist the CFO in providing schedules and documents to our tax specialists
Responsible for executing tax payments and implementing tax advice from our tax specialists (including implementing any new IRS regulations)
May be responsible for making certain tax filings such as Delaware gross receipts tax and Nashville business tax
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during the annual audit process
Prepare audit requests in a timely manner and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Implement recommendations from auditors to enhance internal controls
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations
Streamline accounting processes and procedures, driving automation where applicable
Proactively assess and address accounting and financial risks
Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
Comply with federal, state, and local requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions
Ensure compliance with GAAP and other relevant accounting standards
Stay abreast of changes in accounting regulations and assess their impact on financial reporting
Lead and develop a high-performing accounting & accounts payable team, providing mentorship and guidance
Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
CPA
5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting/accounts payable teams for a mid-size or large company
Expert knowledge of US GAAP and financial accounting & reporting requirements
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel
Strong detail-oriented focus with ability to think critically
Ability to manage multiple projects and balance competing priorities while meeting all external deadlines
Preferred
Master's degree in accounting
Big 4 public accounting experience
Prior construction accounting
Company
Schell Brothers
Schell Brothers specializes in new home construction, custom home design and construction,and Clean Energy Solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Schell
CEO
Preston Schell
Member and co-founder
Recent News
Delaware Business Now
2022-02-02
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