About the role
Job Description Summary
The Corporate Controller is a key financial leadership role responsible for overseeing the company's corporate and division accounting functions for a large, publicly traded homebuilding organization operating across multiple markets and legal entities. Working closely with the Chief Accounting Officer, this role ensures the integrity, accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all accounting activities, financial reporting, and internal controls. The Corporate Controller leads a geographically dispersed accounting organization, drives consistent accounting practices across divisions, manages complex homebuilding accounting matters, and serves as a primary liaison with external auditors.
Job Details
We trust that as a Controller Controller you will: (responsibilities)
Financial Reporting & Close
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for corporate and division operations
Oversee consolidated financial reporting across all markets and legal entities
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and management schedules
Ensure GAAP compliance, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting
Homebuilding & Construction Accounting
Land acquisition, land development, and lot inventory accounting
Capitalization of interest and indirect construction costs
Revenue recognition under ASC 606 specific to homebuilding transactions
Warranty reserves, model costs, and construction accruals
Division Oversight & Standardization
Provide functional leadership to division controllers and accounting managers
Standardize accounting policies, close calendars, and internal controls across divisions
Address market-level accounting nuances while maintaining corporate consistency
Technical Accounting & Audit
Serve as the primary technical accounting resource for complex transactions
Coordinate external audit planning, fieldwork, and issue resolution
Support SEC reporting, disclosures, and SOX compliance
Systems & Process Improvement
Oversee accounting systems, job cost systems, and consolidation tools
Partner with Finance and IT on system enhancements and automation initiatives
Ensure data integrity across operational and financial systems
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing accounting organization
Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance management
Build succession planning and future leadership capabilities
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
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred; MBA preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in homebuilding or construction
Public company and multi-division accounting experience strongly preferred
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.