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Local Homebuilder, with 3 divisions, was acquired by Meritage Homes, Inc. Duties included: oversight of 4 accountants, including controller, to integrate the existing accounting staff into the policies, procedures and financial reporting deadlines of this national public homebuilder.Established closing checklists, accounting reconciliation checklist, journal entry processes, developed reconciliation models for all balance sheet accounts, developed variance analysis model used by CFO, reviewed all journal entries and account reconciliations. Lead the accounting team through year end processes and annual audit. Prepared financial statements and supplements to financials for corporate consolidation. Designee for SOX compliance review and signoff.

-Managed all aspects of month end close. Shortened close by 5 days.-Maintained the integrity of the general ledger, established and maintained chart of accounts and company structure multiple. -Prepared monthly financial reports and consolidation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the US.-Coordinated annual budget process. Developed framework to provide historical data and forecasting to all profit centers and overhead departments-Coordinated the annual external audit. Worked with auditors in the preparation of financial statements, disclosures and supporting schedules.-Developed most internal financial and statistical reports. Divisional income statements,corporate overhead department p&ls, variance analysis, gross margin reports, gross margin projection reports, overhead comparatives, trend reports, key performance indicator report ( KPIR) for financial and operational data-Documented and implemented accounting processes for revenue recognition, month end close, month end close calendar, job cost review and accrual process, land development budget and cost allocations, realty operation processes, mortgage operation accounting processes, vertically integrated businesses, club and amenities job cost allocations, HOA management associations, 15 LLC's, 2 joint ventures and 3 golf companies.-Managed all financial data for 40 entities to submit to external tax preparer-Hired, managed and trained a team of 3 - 14 accountants ( at peak cycles) and trained builders in job cost review and department leaders in managing costs to budget.