Controller

Description

We’re looking for a Controller who will bring leadership, precision, and structure to KH Properties’ accounting and financial operations — with a strong emphasis on partnering with our construction department to ensure the financial success of our development and renovation projects.

This role combines hands-on accounting expertise with team leadership and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll work closely with construction project managers, superintendents, and executive leadership to establish accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting standards that drive confident decision-making across all projects and properties.

• Prepare and present property-level and consolidated financial packages that inform decision-making across departments.
• Complete and manage reconciliations for banking, credit cards, lenders, and vendor accounts.
• Process payments via ACH, checks, or third-party platforms.
• Collaborate with the CEO and CFO on company-wide reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, property billbacks, and benefits reconciliations.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, producing accurate and timely financial statements.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Identify and correct discrepancies in financial records while driving process improvement and standardization.
• Train staff on accounting standards, construction coding policies, and compliance procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Develop and generate detailed daily, weekly, and monthly project control reports for management review.
• Partner with construction leadership to establish cost coding discipline and provide financial insights that support project planning, progress tracking, and forecasting.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to maintain compliance and support year-end processes.

Requirements

The successful candidate will complete eight weeks of training in St. Louis during the first four months of employment, followed by quarterly travel for continued development and financial leadership meetings.

Travel: 8 weeks of initial training in St. Louis, MO during the first 4 months, plus quarterly travel for meetings and continued training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a standard company background check and employment eligibility verification in accordance with federal law.

• Financial statements issued without material errors within 15 days of month-end
• Consistent adherence to accuracy and reporting deadlines
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Travel required: Corporate offices in Kansas City, training in St. Louis (approx. one week per quarter).
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across accounting, construction, and operations departments.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, property management accounting, and construction job-cost processes.
• Experience managing full-cycle accounting and multi-entity financial reporting.
• Month-end close reporting completed within 10 days for all entities
• Background in construction and/or property management accounting is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of construction cost coding and the ability to review, analyze, and enforce coding standards across projects is strongly preferred.
• CPA certification—active or inactive—is required for this position.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and recognized holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Competitive compensation and bonus potential
• Initial training: On-site in St. Louis weekly for the first four months.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance