Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

We are Lennar 

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future

The Accounting Manager will manage the day-to-day financial operational functions of the division, including corporate and divisional reporting requirements, SOX and internal/external audit requirements. Ensure Corporate Accounting policies are in place and followed.

• A career with purpose.

• A career built on making dreams come true.

• A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team 

• Manage month-end-close process accurately and timely in conjunction with corporate deadlines

• Provide detailed and analytical explanations of variances in actual financial data compared to forecasted results

• Maintain and review all community and site budget inputs, revisions and adjustments

• Manage payroll process and ensure the accuracy of payroll submissions and the proper record retention for auditing purposes

• Possess complete understanding of the Accounting Policy Manual and ensure that policies are complied with

• Review Joint Venture financials

• Prepare analysis and book land take-downs

• Responsible for monthly budget review and Balance Sheet Package

• Monitor sales activity through weekly traffic, sales, starts and closings report

• Provide weekly and monthly statistical/financial reporting to Division Management

• Projects assigned by Corporate, Division President or Controller

• Manage and supervise Accounting staff

• Ensure that associates follow company policies and procedures

• Interview and recruit Accounting team

• Responsible for, along with the Controller, providing associates with ongoing, timely, candid and constructive feedback; developing associates to their full potential

• Develop performance improvement plans if an associate's performance is not meeting expectations

• Ability to effectively manage staff through ensuring appropriate staffing, providing formal and informal evaluations/feedback, addressing associate issues when warranted and providing appropriate training and mentoring

• Manage month-end-close process, payable process, etc

• Organize and prioritize work activities while utilizing efficient time management skills in meeting deadlines and staying on schedule

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, CPA preferred

• Three years minimum related accounting and financial experience, homebuilding experience preferred

• Advanced computer skills – Microsoft Word and Excel, including the use of Hyperion, Essbase and JD Edwards

• Excellent attention to detail

• Professionally perform multiple, detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines

• Excellent communication, analytical and writing skills as well as supervisory skills

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry materials and supplies weighing 25 lbs or less. Finger dexterity is necessary.

Additional Requirements

Ability to professionally perform multiple, detail-orientated tasks; good written, verbal and organizational skills; able to follow directions from a supervisor.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leav