Financial Controller at King Built Properties

King Built Properties

Financial Controller

Location: Springfield, MO (On-Site)

Build with purpose.

For more than 20 years, King Built Properties has delivered custom homes, multifamily communities, commercial spaces, and destination resort developments across Southwest Missouri. Our work brings together craftsmanship, thoughtful architecture, and modern building principles, creating spaces that enrich lives and strengthen communities. As we continue to grow, we are expanding our financial leadership to support strategic development and long-term success.

The Controller leads the financial operations of a vertically integrated construction and development company. This role oversees accounting systems, job cost tracking, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and lender/project funding coordination. The Controller plays a key role in supporting executive decision-making, improving financial clarity, and ensuring projects are completed profitably and responsibly.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee AR/AP, payroll, general ledger, job costing, and multi-entity reporting
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Track job profitability, cost-to-complete projections, and cash-flow forecasts
• Maintain banking, loan compliance, and audit documentation
• Lead tax, audit, insurance, and lender/owner draw reporting
• Develop and manage corporate and project budgets
• Prepare pro-formas and financial models for custom homes, multifamily, commercial, and land/community developments
• Forecast revenue, expenses, and cash needs based on build schedule and market conditions
• Oversee draw requests, lien waivers, retainage, and progress billings
• Ensure accurate labor, material, subcontract, and overhead cost allocation
• Support accounting for land acquisition, infrastructure, vertical construction phases, and developer entities
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, controls, and workflows
• Supervise and mentor internal and/or outsourced accounting teams
• Implement improvements in software, reporting, automation, and process efficiency
• Serve as a strategic financial partner to ownership, PMs, investors, and lenders
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/CMA strongly preferred)
• 5 to 7 or more years of accounting experience; 3 or more years in construction or development required
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and cost-to-complete methods
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and experience with Buildertrend, Sage, Viewpoint, or similar
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Effective communicator with leadership presence and strong organizational discipline
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, W-2 Employee.
• Pay: $65,000 to $85,000+ annually, based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to project/company profitability
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding development and construction organization
  
  

Why King Built

• Design-driven, meaningful projects that shape communities
• Forward-thinking leadership with a long-term vision
• Collaborative, supportive culture focused on quality, growth, and trust
• The opportunity to influence financial strategy in a growing, entrepreneurial firm
  
  

King Built Properties is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required by law.