Controller

Overview

Lead accounting and construction finance operations for multi-entity property portfolio

Key Responsibilities

• job costing
• cost coding
• financial reporting
• month-end close
• project controls
• audit coordination

Tasks

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. 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. -Train staff on accounting standards, construction coding policies, and compliance procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency. -Manage daily accounting operations and staff accountants across multiple entities.Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and banking functions with accuracy and timeliness. -Oversee payroll reconciliations, property billbacks, and benefits reconciliations. -Partner with construction leadership to establish cost coding discipline and provide financial insights that support project planning, progress tracking, and forecasting. -Administer and lead all aspects of construction accounting — including project setup, job-cost tracking, cost coding standards, and financial reporting for construction activities. -Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to maintain compliance and support year-end processes. -Develop and generate detailed daily, weekly, and monthly project control reports for management review. -Review and analyze construction financials to ensure accurate cost allocations, coding consistency, and variance explanations. -Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain strong internal controls across all accounting cycles. -Perform and lead monthly and annual close schedules and activities, ensuring precision and accountability. -Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed. -Lead month-end and year-end close processes, producing accurate and timely financial statements. -Process payments via ACH, checks, or third-party platforms. -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. -Track and manage changes to project cost baselines, budgets, and cash flow. -Collaborate with the CEO and CFO on company-wide reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. -Identify and correct discrepancies in financial records while driving process improvement and standardization.

Requirements

• cpa
• gaap
• cost coding
• full-cycle
• management
• communication

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

About Kh Properties

-Founded with a vision to revolutionize property management and development. -KH Properties has built a reputation for delivering quality real estate solutions across various sectors. -Specializes in residential, commercial, and industrial developments, offering a wide range of services from design to management. -Known for its innovative approach to mixed-use projects that combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. -Focused on ensuring long-term value for clients with strategic and sustainable developments. -Has worked on high-profile projects, demonstrating expertise in complex and large-scale developments.

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Security Clearance

-standard background check and employment eligibility verification required