VP - Corporate Controller

Company Overview
Kitson & Partners is a dynamic residential and commercial real estate development company dedicated to creating innovative and sustainable properties. We are committed to excellence in every project, fostering growth and community impact through strategic development initiatives.

Are you a visionary financial leader capable of driving strategic growth while maintaining an airtight operational foundation? We are seeking a Vice President -Corporate Controller, a high-impact executive position responsible for consolidated and corporate accounting, financial reporting, treasury operations, and our operational administrative infrastructure. Reporting directly to the SVP of Accounting, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across cash management, liquidity optimization, debt compliance, contract administration, and Accounts Payable.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial & Close Management: Oversee and manage corporate and subsidiary month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure flawless consolidated accounting and financial reporting.
• Cash & Capital Optimization: Lead corporate liquidity, daily cash positioning, and short- and long-term cash flow forecasting. Partner with executive leadership to optimize working capital and maintain strong commercial banking and lender relationships.
• Debt & Covenant Compliance: Monitor, calculate, and report on all debt compliance metrics and financial covenants, ensuring accurate and timely submission to lenders.
• Disbursement Governance & AP: Provide strategic oversight to the Accounts Payable department. Enforce strict controls over corporate disbursements, streamline vendor onboarding, ensure 1099 compliance, and champion fraud prevention. Standardize and automate the procure-to-pay workflow.
• Contract & Lease Administration: Oversee the Contracts and Lease Administration departments. Modernize the contract lifecycle management process, and develop scalable processes for tenant billings, collections, and lease adherence.
• Internal Control Infrastructure: Author, enforce, and continuously evaluate the company’s internal control framework, policies, and accounting manuals. Design and execute a strategic plan to periodically "self-test" internal control efficacy.
• Strategic Support: Perform additional responsibilities to support both short-term and long-term strategic objectives for the broader accounting department.

Work Relationships

• Direct Report to: SVP of Accounting (for direction, project priorities, and application control maintenance).
• Direct Reports: Director of Contracts, Accounts Payable Manager, Lease Administration Manager.
• Key Collaborators: VP of Financial Accounting, VP of Accounting Operations, and other members of the accounting, finance, and operations teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
• Certification: Active CPA certification is strictly required. Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation is a major plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 10–12 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with a proven track record in corporate accounting, treasury, and managing large internal teams.
• Skills: Exceptional leadership, strict adherence to internal controls, mastery of cash/liquidity management, and experience modernizing contract/procure-to-pay automation workflows.

Join us at Kitson & Partners as we build vibrant communities through innovative real estate development! This is your opportunity to lead a talented finance team dedicated to excellence while advancing your career in a thriving organization committed to growth and sustainability.

Resumes submitted with salary expectations will receive first consideration.

Kitson & Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We perform comprehensive reference checks and background screenings.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $129,419 - $211,203