Assistant Controller

Job Description

Assistant Controller

Myrtle Beach, SC

Join a Top-3 national homebuilder in a high-visibility finance role that offers strong exposure to operations, leadership, and long-term career growth.

You will work closely with senior finance leadership and gain hands-on experience with financial reporting, operational accounting, budgeting, and business partnering within a fast-growing division.

Why This Role

• 2026 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® – Ranked for 8 consecutive years!

• Great Transition from Public Accounting – Apply your GAAP, audit, and financial reporting experience in a dynamic operating environment.

• Clear Career Path – Strong internal mobility with opportunities to grow into Controller, Director of Finance, or broader leadership roles.

• Meaningful Business Impact – Partner directly with operational leaders to support community development and homebuilding projects that shape local communities.

Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing the accounting operations of the division.
• This role plays a key part in financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.

What you will do:

• Support oversight of the accounting function, including accounts payable, subcontractor payables, payroll, receivables, job cost accounting, and general ledger activities.
• Ensure financial reporting and accounting practices comply with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and corporate leadership.
• Support development of annual operating budgets, housing budgets, capital budgets, land development budgets, and cash flow projections.
• Partner with leadership to analyze budget vs. actual performance and assist with financial forecasting and profitability analysis.
• Assist in the preparation and review of tax filings, including personal property, sales and use, and real estate tax returns.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and assisting with audit processes.
• Help design and maintain accounting procedures that strengthen financial controls and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure consistent cost coding and general ledger accounting practices.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA (or actively pursuing) preferred/not required.
• 3 - 10 years of experience preferred, ideally in public accounting (audit or assurance) or a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting controls.
• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.