Corporate Accounting Manager

Overview

The Corporate Accounting Manager must believe in, practice, and initiate all Green Brick Partners values set forth in an acronym we call HOME. They must be Honest, Objective, Mature and Efficient in how they approach their role at Green Brick Partners.

• Ensure business transactions are accounted for in accordance with US GAAP while maintaining compliance with SOX controls
• Assist in preparation of timely and reliable consolidated financial statements and internal financial reporting packages
• Implement Company initiatives related to key accounting processes and internal controls

Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting & Close

• Coordinate and participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts and investigate significant fluctuations and unusual transactions.
• Ensure intercompany balances and transactions are properly recorded and eliminated during the consolidation process.
• Support accounting for share-based compensation, acquisitions, and equity investments, as needed.
• Collaborate with accounting and operational personnel to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information.

Shared Services & Affiliated Operations

• Lead accounting, reporting, forecasting, and month-end close activities for Centre Living Homes.
• Lead accounting and reporting activities for Green Brick Title and other affiliated operations, as assigned.
• Coordinate accounting for national rebate programs with Purchasing and Green Brick builders.
• Partner with division and operational leadership to support accurate financial reporting and timely issue resolution.
• Support accounts payable operations through review of reporting, monitoring of processes, and coordination with the AP Manager.
• Assist with implementation of operational and accounting process improvements across shared services functions.

Financial Reporting, Controls & Compliance

• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare quarterly schedules supporting Forms 10-Q and 10-K and other external reporting requirements.
• Facilitate quarterly tie-out process in conjunction with SEC Reporting team
• Execute internal controls over accounting and financial reporting processes in accordance with Company policies and SOX requirements.
• Coordinate information requests and provide support to internal and external auditors.
• Ensure accounting transactions and reporting activities comply with U.S. GAAP and Company accounting policies.
• Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards, policies, controls, and reporting requirements.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and review the work of Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Provide coaching, training, and day-to-day guidance to accounting team members.
• Assist with performance management, goal setting, and employee development activities.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement-oriented team environment.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Supervision of Others: Staff and/or Senior Accountants

Authority/Budget/Decision Making/Discretion and Independent Judgment Ability: 

• Exercises independent judgement on accounting treatment for standard and non-recurring entries and transactions
• Exercises independent judgement in preparation of monthly financial reporting schedules

Physical Requirements:  Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

Location:       

Plano Corporate Office

Qualifications

Education:

• BS degree in Accounting, Masters preferred
• CPA preferred

Experience:

• 4+ years’ experience in accounting with Big 4 public accounting firms or relevant industry experience, combination of public and industry preferred
• Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting
• Strong understanding of month-end close and financial statements preparation processes
• Understanding of internal controls
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills with regards to comparative financial statements and historical financial data
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Excel, accounting software and databases, including query and data mining
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective communication with staff and management

Green Brick Total Compensation:

• Competitive compensation and bonus program
• Multiple Medical and ancillary benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Home Purchase Discount

Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.