Director of Property Accounting

Mills Properties•St. Louis, MO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Property Accounting plays a key leadership role at Mills Properties, serving as a member of our Senior Leadership Team and a strategic partner to the business. This position oversees all property accounting and finance operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial support across our portfolio. The Director leads reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while directly managing and developing senior members of the accounting team. This role is ideal for a collaborative, detail-driven leader who enjoys building strong teams and driving financial excellence in a growing organization. The Director of Property Accounting reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is based at our Home Office in St. Louis, Missouri. Pay based on experience

Requirements

Strong financial acumen and thorough understanding of GAAP
Strong analytical thinker with ability to anticipate and solve problems with sound judgment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Experience with Yardi and/or Real Page Software
Proven ability to work through obstacles; solving problems with keen insight
Strong project management and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
Effectively collaborate with various departments in the organization to proactively address potential issues
Compelling communicator at all levels (including C-level) with the ability to convey ideas and concepts concisely through interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
Minimum of bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, master’s degree and/or CPA a plus
Minimum of 10 years accounting experience with minimum 5 years in management
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to all levels, including executive leadership
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, share ideas, and contribute to a positive team environment
Consistent professionalism, integrity, and commitment to accuracy
Exemplifies Mills Properties Core Values

Nice To Haves

Multifamily experience a plus

Responsibilities

Supervise, lead, and motivate members of the Accounting team
Support Accounting Manager and Accounting System Manager with property accounting issues
Serve as the main accounting contact for property refinancings, sales, acquisitions, and third party owners
Serve as the main point of contact with the CPA firm, including investor buyouts and managing the K1 distribution process
Develop and implement policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems to ensure accuracy, accountability, compliance and efficiency
Assess accounting operations and internal controls and recommend and implement new processes
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Maintain and/or establish cross-department processes, templates and reporting, as needed
Ensure completeness and accuracy of investor accounts, including ownership changes and percentages within the accounting software for accurate distribution calculations. Work with Chief Investment Relations Office on property valuations and buyout questions
Oversee payment multi fund quarterly distributions and compliance with preferred return schedules, where required
Support strategic initiatives by translating financial data into actionable intelligence for executives
Assist with property budget reviews and financial model reviews
Maintain banking structure and compliance from initial account set up and assignment of roles within the banking software to adhere to separation of duties