Director of External Reporting & Technical Accounting

Accounting Greenwood Village, Colorado


Description

Position at Century Communities

What You’ll Do:

The Director of External Reporting & Technical Accounting serves as the company’s primary technical accounting expert, overseeing external financial reporting, SEC and GAAP compliance, and accounting for complex transactions. This role partners cross-functionally and leads key technical accounting projects to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Serve as the primary technical accounting resource by researching, resolving, and documenting accounting issues throughout the year.
  • Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure proper accounting treatment for large or complex transactions.
  • Build and manage strong relationships with third-party providers supporting various projects.
  • Lead the external financial reporting process, including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, earnings releases, and XBRL filings.
  • Oversee the preparation of the quarterly management reporting package, investor relations support, and review of financial information included in earnings releases and scripts.
  • Ensure compliance with SEC and GAAP reporting requirements, including evaluating the impact of recent and proposed accounting pronouncements.
  • Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for relevant areas, such as disclosure and equity accounting controls.
  • Lead purchase price accounting analysis for new acquisitions.
  • Support due diligence procedures for potential M&A targets.
  • Drive the implementation of new accounting standards.
  • Direct and coordinate quarterly impairment analysis, warranty reserve analysis, income tax provision, and other technical accounting areas of the close process.
  • Oversee the annual goodwill impairment analysis.
  • Maintain and update the Corporate Accounting Policy.
  • Prepare and deliver technical accounting updates to the finance organization as needed.
  • Act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
  • Lead and participate in special projects as required.
  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

What You Have:

  • Deep understanding of GAAP and SEC financial reporting requirements, including financial statements and footnote disclosures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in researching and applying accounting literature.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a proactive approach and the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
  • Proven ability to effectively manage critical deadlines.
  • Collaborative approach to working across teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research and simplify complex accounting matters.
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Your Education and Experience:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
  • CPA is required.
  • At least 6 years of relevant experience, including experience at a Big 4 accounting firm.

About Century Communities

Our mission of A Home For Every Dream® is only possible with the best talent in the industry. If that’s you—if you’re a self-starter, changemaker, and thoughtful collaborator ready to take your career to the next level—then apply today!

As one of the nation's largest homebuilders and an industry leader in online home sales, we strive to create thriving, enduring neighborhoods with lasting livability, with a focus on building sustainable, affordably priced homes for our customers while reducing our carbon footprint. For team members, our goal is to provide the resources, opportunities, and benefits to build successful and rewarding careers.

Compensation

Century Communities (the "Company") intends to offer the selected candidate an annual base salary in the range of $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 with the potential for other financial incentives. Actual offers will be based on a variety of factors, including experience. Employees will have access to paid time off, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and the Company's 401(k) plan.

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