Accounting Manager

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Accounting Manager. The right candidate will provide accounting support to the company’s operating divisions, oversees and executes various corporate accounting functions ensuring compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, external and internal audits.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Support the DHI business model and evaluate ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness Assist divisions in developing or applying the proper accounting treatment for complex and/or unusual transactions Act as a liaison and advocate between the division and corporate Perform the monthly analysis and review of assigned division’s general ledger, job cost information and operational metrics for accuracy Provide training and ongoing guidance in systems, policies and procedures to assigned divisions Lead the monthly and quarterly accounting close process for assigned divisions Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company Ability to travel overnight   Supervisory Responsibilities May have supervisory responsibilities     Qualifications   Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in accounting from a four-year college or university Seven years related experience and/or training Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and personnel Excellent collaboration and time management skills Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications Proficiency with MS Office and email   Preferred Qualifications CPA preferred Big 4 accounting experience preferred Homebuilding industry experience using JD Edwards preferred