KH Properties · 4 days ago
Controller - Property Management & Development
Sunset Hills, MO, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
7+ years expKH Properties is a growing owner–operator specializing in multifamily properties across the Midwest and Southeastern United States. They are seeking a Controller to manage accounting operations and collaborate with the construction department to ensure financial success in development and renovation projects.
Property ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Manage daily accounting operations and staff accountants across multiple entities.Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and banking functions with accuracy and timeliness
Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain strong internal controls across all accounting cycles
Lead month-end and year-end close processes, producing accurate and timely financial statements
Complete and manage reconciliations for banking, credit cards, lenders, and vendor accounts
Oversee payroll reconciliations, property billbacks, and benefits reconciliations
Process payments via ACH, checks, or third-party platforms
Administer and lead all aspects of construction accounting — including project setup, job-cost tracking, cost coding standards, and financial reporting for construction activities
Review and analyze construction financials to ensure accurate cost allocations, coding consistency, and variance explanations
Partner with construction leadership to establish cost coding discipline and provide financial insights that support project planning, progress tracking, and forecasting
Develop and generate detailed daily, weekly, and monthly project control reports for management review
Track and manage changes to project cost baselines, budgets, and cash flow
Perform and lead monthly and annual close schedules and activities, ensuring precision and accountability
Collaborate with the CEO and CFO on company-wide reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
Prepare and present property-level and consolidated financial packages that inform decision-making across departments
Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to maintain compliance and support year-end processes
Train staff on accounting standards, construction coding policies, and compliance procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency
Identify and correct discrepancies in financial records while driving process improvement and standardization
Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Accounting or Finance degree, with a CPA certification (active or inactive) preferred
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role
Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, property management accounting, and construction job-cost processes
Experience managing full-cycle accounting and multi-entity financial reporting
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
Strong communication and collaboration skills across accounting, construction, and operations departments
Preferred
Working knowledge of construction cost coding and the ability to review, analyze, and enforce coding standards across projects is strongly preferred
Background in construction and/or property management accounting is highly desirable
Benefits
Competitive compensation and bonus potential
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off and recognized holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Career growth and development opportunities
A values-driven culture that supports collaboration and innovation
Company
KH Properties
KH Properties is a Real Estate Developer and Property Management Company that provides the work for tenants.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeff Kreutz
CEO & Co-Founder
Richard P Green
Chief Operations Officer
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