Corporate Controller

Job Description Summary

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.

Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison

We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first.  In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Visio​​n/Prescription​​ Drug Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Home Mortgage Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)