Controller- Homebuilding & Mortgage

Ideal Homes is looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting across our home building and mortgage operations. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll manage monthly close, support budgeting, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. Success in this position will be evaluated by the ability to perform the job description, and ability to show growth potential into Chief Financial Officer role within 24 months, which includes leading the finance, accounting, treasury, payroll, closing and benefits functions while directly managing the financial stewardship and risk management for all homebuilding and mortgage operations.

The Controller is a key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions across a multi-entity organization, including a home building company and its affiliated mortgage operation. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller ensures accurate financial reporting, supports strategic planning through timely analysis, and helps maintain compliance with regulatory and tax requirements.

This role will work cross-functionally with operations, payroll, benefits, closing, and mortgage teams to ensure financial accuracy, consistency, and transparency across all business units.

• Oversee all general ledger functions and ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes across all entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support regulatory examinations.
• Ensure all intercompany transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.

• Support the CFO in developing budgets, forecasts, and financial models for both the home building and mortgage entities.
• Provide variance analysis and key financial insights to support executive decision‑making.
• Monitor cost controls and track profitability across projects and business lines.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including those applicable to construction, payroll, mortgage, and benefits administration.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls across all financial operations.
• Assist in preparing documentation for tax compliance, payroll audits, and 401(k) plan audits.

• Support the financial tracking and reporting of the mortgage company's warehouse lines, funding, and loan transactions.
• Reconcile warehouse lending transactions, loan sales, and investor settlements.
• Coordinate with mortgage operations to maintain accuracy and compliance in loan‑level accounting.

• Manage and develop a team of accountants and finance professionals.
• Foster collaboration with payroll, benefits, and closing departments to ensure accurate financial data and processing.
• Work closely with the CFO to identify and implement improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.

• Reports to:
  
  Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Direct Reports:
  Director of Accounting, Director of Finance
• Collaborates with:
  Payroll, Benefits, Closing, Mortgage, Construction, and Land Development teams

• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proactive problem‑solving and process improvement mindset
• Effective communicator across technical and non‑technical teams
• High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field (CPA preferred).
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a management or controller‑level role.
• Experience in home building, construction, or mortgage banking industries strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with multi‑entity structures, intercompany accounting, and project‑based cost accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (e.g., Sage, or other industry‑specific ERP systems).