Director Accounting

Description

At Rhodes, our core purpose is to enhance the lives of our customers and team through building communities. We specialize in developing master planned communities and construction of high quality, energy efficient homes. Rhodes has been recognized among the fastest growing private companies in the US by Inc. 5000 and is on a mission to expand its footprint into more communities across South Texas. Since 2019, Esperanza Homes, a Rhodes Company, has ranked nationally on the Builder Magazine’s Top 100 Builders list, and is on an aggressive growth trajectory to serve more communities across South Texas.

Rhodes was founded in the early 1990’s as a land acquisition and holding company. In 2006, the company shifted gears and ventured into residential/commercial land development and home building with the formation of Esperanza Homes. Rhodes Enterprises has grown to one of the largest developers of residential, commercial, and master-planned communities in the areas we serve. We are passionate about our customers, building exceptional homes, our team, and the communities where we live and work.

Rhodes is a certified Great Place to Work, when you choose to work with us, you are part of a passionate and high-performing Team! You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day and are excited to continue to grow and build communities.

Benefits Of Being a Part Of Our Team Include

• Competitive Compensation including Bonus & Profit-Sharing Programs
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage Along with Robust Supplemental Plan Options
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account for Medically Enrolled Staff
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Reward and Recognition Programs
  
  

Role Mission: As a high-caliber accounting leader, you will join our growing finance team as Director Accounting, reporting to the VP Finance. You will be responsible for leading the company's accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and building scalable processes to support the company's rapid growth. This is a hands-on leadership role that will oversee the close process, technical accounting, internal controls, systems implementation, and team development.

Measured Performance Goals

• # of Days for Month-End close
• % Reports on time
• Quarterly Financials with Foot Notes
• 90% of Projects completed on time
  
  

Accountabilities

Financial Reporting & Close:

• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Direct and manage the close calendar to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent reporting
• Drive a structured and efficient close process with a target of completion within 5 business days
• Lead all aspects of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and financial consolidations
  
  

Accounting Operations & Controls

• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance
• Develop and enforce scalable accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating practices
• Introduce and oversee quality control processes to ensure accuracy and completeness in reporting
• Coordinate with Operations, IT, and other functions to implement process improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency in transaction processing
  
  

Audit, Tax, And Compliance

• Lead annual financial audit and tax preparation processes in collaboration with external firms
• Resolve technical accounting issues and maintain compliance with applicable regulations and reporting requirements
• Ensure the organization is audit-ready at all times, with documentation and support readily available
  
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead a high-performing accounting team that supports long-term retention
• Develop team capabilities through structured coaching, regular feedback, and clear career development planning
• Promote a culture of excellence by setting clear expectations and supporting the team to consistently deliver high-quality, accurate work with ownership and accountability
• Lead weekly team Tactical Meetings to drive alignment, review progress on key priorities, resolve challenges, and foster team accountability
• Conduct weekly 1:1 check-ins with each team member to provide targeted support, reinforce development goals, and maintain strong performance momentum
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and development—including support for CPA/CMA certification and technical upskilling
• Ensure the team is well-versed in evolving GAAP, tax, and regulatory standards through ongoing training and resource sharing
• Encourage cross-training and knowledge sharing to reduce key-person risk and increase team resilience and flexibility
• Cultivate leadership in others by delegating strategically and offering stretch assignments to expand ownership and capability
• Demonstrate a leadership mindset and commit to ongoing growth through active participation in leadership development and management programs
  
  

Cross-functional Collaboration & Systems

• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Technology teams to support business growth and system integrations (e.g., expense management, credit cards, banking tools)
• Support integration and optimization of key systems to enhance the finance function’s effectiveness
• Lead or contribute to special projects related to business expansion, cost accounting, or policy implementation
  
  

Embodies Rhodes Core Values

• Act with Integrity, No Exceptions
• Honor our Team
• Never Be Satisfied – continuously looks for ways to improve every aspect of our business
• Best in Class Customer Experience -provide a best-in-class customer experience – every time, with every customer
• Community Leadership – we take pride in actively engaging in the communities we serve, making them better for our future
  
  

Lives The Values Of The Rhodes Team

• Believes and is committed to our mission to enhance the lives of our customers and our team through building communities
• Is driven by outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
• Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
• Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
• Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This role manages a team of accounting professionals and is responsible for hiring, training, coaching, and performance management to ensure high levels of team engagement, accountability, and execution.
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or MBA not required but preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or similar leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Direct experience leading or contributing to a 5-day close process.
• Exceptional Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience with reporting tools and dashboards a plus.
• Demonstrated success in scaling accounting processes in a high-growth environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Functions (Mental/Physical/Environmental Requirements)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member with or without reasonable accommodations, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Report to office daily and adhere to schedule
• Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
• Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and manager
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Comply with company policies and procedure