Controller

Seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations for company development, homebuilding, and real estate businesses in Bluffton, SC. This strategic leadership role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, insurance, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership and department managers to improve financial performance, reporting efficiency, and business processes.Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, audit, tax, and internal control functions for development, homebuilding, and real estate operationsManage financial consolidation across multiple entities, including intercompany accounts and transactionsPrepare and deliver financial reporting, forecasts, analytics, and business metrics to executive leadership and department managersPartner with operational leaders to support budgeting, financial performance, and strategic business decisionsEnsure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and federal/state tax and regulatory requirementsPrepare financial statements, maintain accurate financial records, and review account reconciliationsLead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, including variance analysis and corrective action recommendationsCoordinate annual audits and tax filingsRecommend and implement financial systems and process improvements to increase efficiency and reporting accuracyDevelop and maintain internal controls and internal audit procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reportingOversee insurance administration, renewals, and cost-saving initiatives with third-party providersManage treasury functions, including safeguarding funds and overseeing cash disbursementsSupervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff through training, evaluations, and professional development planningRequirements:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required6 years minimum experience as controller, preferably in a development/real estate environmentCertified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or MBA desiredDevelopment, Homebuilding, and Real Estate finance experienceExperience working with financial systemsAbility to improve business processes and accountabilityIndependent thinker, logical, strategic, attention to detail