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Experience the difference of being part of the Pacific Lifestyle Homes family. As a two-time recipient of the prestigious Building Industry Association "Builder of the Year" award and the esteemed National Housing Quality Gold Award, we are more than just a homebuilder we are dedicated to BUILDING BETTER LIVES. From our humble beginnings in 1996, we have grown to construct over 6,500 homes and 130 communities across SW Washington, the Portland Metro area, greater Puget Sound area, and the Boise Metro landscape. Join us and build your career with a company committed to excellence and community impact.

Pacific Lifestyle Homes is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support and oversee the company's accounting operations within a dynamic residential construction and land development environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, coordinating audit and compliance activities, supervising accounting staff, and supporting the Controller in managing the day-to-day accounting function.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting expertise, leadership experience, and a proven ability to improve processes, mentor team members, and support operational and financial objectives across the organization.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff.
• Assist the Controller with consolidated financial reporting and management reporting packages.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records and reporting processes.
• Perform detailed financial and variance analysis related to construction costs, land development activities, and operational performance.
• Provide recommendations to management regarding financial trends, cost controls, and process improvements.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial visibility and accountability.
• Coordinate annual external CPA audits and serve as a primary liaison with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist in maintaining and improving internal accounting controls and financial procedures.
• Support loan, bank, and lender reporting and compliance requirements, and other financial reporting obligations as needed.
• Oversee accounting processes related to: job cost accounting, land development capitalization, construction accruals, community and phase reporting, work-in-process analysis.
• Review project costs for accuracy and proper financial treatment.
• Supervise, mentor, and support accounting staff.
• Review work performed by team members to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with training, workflow management, and development of accounting personnel.
• Support department initiatives and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Support accounting system enhancements and reporting automation initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience coordinating external audits.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting systems experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• CPA license or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• Experience in residential construction, homebuilding, land development, real estate development, commercial real estate, or manufacturing.
• Experience with job costing and construction accounting systems.
• Experience managing accounting close processes and staff workflows.

Benefits include company supported medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and families, participation in our 401(k)-retirement savings plan with Company contributions, new home discount, 120 hours of paid time off for the first year, seven paid holidays, paid volunteer hours, Employee Recognition Program, Employee Referral Bonus - Up to $1,000, engaging company culture including our annual "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", and much more!

At Pacific Lifestyle Homes, our vibrant culture defines who we are. We believe in the power of open communication, where every voice is valued and heard. With a strong emphasis on personal growth, we offer one-on-one coaching, regular reviews, and prioritize internal promotion whenever feasible. Our actions are guided by our core values of respect, accountability, candor, humility, integrity, and teamwork, shaping every decision we make and every interaction we have.

Build your career at Pacific Lifestyle Homes, where we are committed to the idea that a skilled team can build homes and communities that withstand the test of time. Picture yourself driving by our neighborhoods a decade from now, brimming with pride knowing you played a vital role in their creation. Do not miss the opportunity to make a lasting impact with us!

Prior managerial reference checks, background check and a pre-employment drug screen are required steps in our hiring process. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.