Description We are looking for an Assistant Controller to help lead accounting operations for a large, publicly traded homebuilding organization in Las Vegas, Nevada. This role partners closely with the Controller to support financial oversight, strengthen reporting accuracy, and maintain effective controls across core accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate with operational leaders in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting activities across payables, payroll, receivables, job cost accounting, and general ledger functions to promote accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established standards.

• Partner with the Controller to build and manage annual budgets covering departmental operations, housing activity, capital assets, land development, and cash flow planning.

• Prepare and analyze financial projections, including revenue and profitability outlooks, while evaluating budget-to-actual results to identify trends and variances.

• Support the completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting deliverables for both internal stakeholders and external parties.

• Coordinate the preparation and review of tax filings related to personal property, sales and use, and real estate obligations.

• Help develop, implement, and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls that align with corporate requirements and sound financial practices.

• Serve as a key contact for internal and external audits by providing documentation, answering inquiries, and assisting with follow-up actions tied to audit outcomes.

• Review and authorize invoices and other expenditures within approved company policies and delegated authority limits.

• Work closely with department leaders to ensure consistent cost coding and proper application of general ledger accounting across projects and operations. Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance & CPA

• 3+ years of accounting experience

• Public accounting experience – BIG-4 strongly preferred

• Good knowledge and understanding of GAAP, internal controls/ SOX and financial reporting

• Good proficiency with MS Excel

• Good analytical and problem solving skills

• Good communication & presentation skills

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