Controller - CPA
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Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client offers homes in 35+ communities in the metro St. Louis area from the upper $100's to over $1,000,000.
Why join us?
Growth potential
Top talent culture
State-of-the-art software and technology
High impact, high visibility position
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
Lead Financial Strategy: Own the financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes to ensure McBride Homes stays ahead of the curve.
Drive Operational Impact: Partner with division leaders and executives to provide actionable insights that optimize profitability, streamline costs, and fuel growth.
Build and Inspire a Team: Manage and mentor a skilled finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.
Ensure Precision and Compliance: Oversee all accounting operations-general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll, and audits-delivering timely, accurate financials while maintaining airtight compliance with GAAP.
Shape the Future: Play a key role in integrating financial systems and processes for new business units, ensuring scalability and success as we expand beyond home building.
Be a Trusted Advisor: Present financial performance, risks, and opportunities to the C-suite, translating complex data into strategic recommendations that win buy-in and drive decisions.
Innovate Relentlessly: Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and best practices to keep our financial operations lean and cutting-edge.
Required Qualifications
Proven Leadership: 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role-ideally with experience from Big 4 Accounting Firms, construction, or real estate related companies with scale.
Financial Mastery: Deep expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, with a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
Team-Building Chops: A natural leader who's managed and motivated teams to exceed expectations and deliver under pressure.
Strategic Vision: Big-picture thinker with the ability to connect financial data to operational outcomes and long-term growth goals.
Homebuilding Edge: Experience with residential construction or real estate is a major plus-especially if you've worked with land acquisition, development, or production homebuilding.
Tech Savvy: Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills; bonus points for experience implementing and teaching financial tools or software.
Credentials: CPA strongly preferred; Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; MBA is a bonus.
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