Champion Home Builders, Inc.

Director, Corporate Accounting

Champion Home Builders, Inc.  •  Troy, MI (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Champion Home Builders, Inc. is a leader in modular construction, delivering solutions ranging from single‑family homes to large‑scale commercial buildings - all produced in a controlled factory environment and assembled onsite. With manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada, Champion continues to expand its operational excellence and customer reach.

The Director, Corporate Accounting is a hands-on accounting leader responsible for day‑to‑day execution of the company's corporate accounting operations and financial close processes. This role plays a critical leadership function in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements while driving continuous improvement in accounting processes, internal controls and systems. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent communication and analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

  • Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate close processes
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
  • Review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses, including the completeness and accuracy of data from supporting systems
  • Support preparation of consolidated financial statements and reporting packages

Accounting Operations

  • Supervise and develop accounting team members, providing guidance and performance feedback
  • Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures
  • Monitor balance sheet accounts and resolve complex accounting issues

Controls, Compliance & Audit

  • Maintain and enhance internal control environment
  • Support SOX compliance, including documentation and testing
  • Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits

Process Improvement & Systems

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes
  • Assist with ERP implementations, system upgrades, and automation initiatives
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation and ensure business unit compliance

Strategic & Cross‑Functional Support

  • Partner with FP&A, tax, operations, and business leaders on financial initiatives
  • Support special projects, acquisitions, integrations, or restructurings as needed

Required abilities, competencies and knowledge

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred
  • 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities
  • Prior experience in a publicly traded company and/or Big 4 or national public accounting firm preferred
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance
  • Experience supporting consolidated, multi‑entity accounting environments
  • Experience with general ledger functions and month‑end/year‑end close processes
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Advanced Excel and financial reporting system proficiency
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with senior accounting leadership and external stakeholders
  • Hands‑on, detail‑oriented professional willing to dig into the work
  • Ability to prioritize work, manage deadlines, and operate in a fast‑paced environment
  • Collaborative, team‑oriented mindset with a strong work ethic

Travel:

This role requires approximately 10% annual travel

Reporting:

This position will report to the Vice President, Controller.

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.

Pay Transparency Statement

Champion Home Builders, Inc. publishes pay ranges in compliance with applicable law. Published pay ranges are not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee and may not be reflective of actual compensation earned. Pay rates are dependent upon experience, education, and other factors. The company may provide additional monetary and non-monetary compensation such as benefits and/or bonus plans for some, but not all positions.

Champion Home Builders, Inc.

About Champion Home Builders, Inc.

Champion Homes, Inc., is one of the largest publicly traded homebuilders in North America, offering buyers A Smarter Way Home™ through high-quality manufacturing, a wide selection of cost-effective models, and a streamlined purchase process.

Founded in 1953, Champion Homes began as a single facility in Dryden, Michigan. The company has built more than three million homes since then. Champion Homes builds manufactured homes, modular homes, accessory dwelling units, park model RVs, and cabins.

Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, Champion Homes has more than 9,000 employees. The company has an expansive footprint with 46 manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada and 82 factory-direct retail locations. Its homes are distributed across a wide network of more than 1,000 independent retailers. The family of Champion Homes Brands, a portfolio of 24 quality-focused brands, operates in the factory-built home manufacturing, retail, turn-key construction, transport, and financial services sectors.

Join us as we manufacture beautiful and innovative homes for thoughtful homebuyers who want affordability, value, and quality in a home of their own.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Troy, MI
Year Founded
1953
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