Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Location :
Kansas City MO

Reports To : CFO

Department :
Accounting

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

At KH Properties our mission is rooted in Community Integrity and Quality . Were a growing owner operator specializing as an owner operator renovator of multifamily properties across the Midwest and Southern United States. With close to 3000 multifamily units across six states focused on revitalizing communities through responsible development quality housing and exceptional resident service. Our team takes pride in creating exceptional living experiences and fostering long-term success through hands‑on ownership and management.

Were 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. Youll 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.

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.

If youre passionate about accuracy process improvement and building trusted relationships between accounting and operations this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact as KH Properties continues to grow and strengthen its foundation for long‑term success.

Manage daily accounting operations and staff accountants across multiple 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.

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…