Director of Property Accounting
Mills Properties Inc., Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Mills Properties is an award-winning property management company with 34 communities located throughout St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia, MO – and growing. Our success is rooted in the hard work and unfaltering dedication of our team members. Driven by our mission of providing the setting for living life’s best moments, we desire to see our team members excel and leave work every day with a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Core Values
Act Like an Owner Find a Better Way Go the Extra Mile Pay it Forward Achieve Together We invest heavily in our team members with our Total Rewards Package. We are proud to share Mills Properties has been recognized as a
2025-2026 Top Employee Benefits Award Winner.
This includes both Missouri and National recognition in the areas of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexibility and time off, retirement and other supplemental benefits. Our Total Rewards Package Includes: Base Pay
– Your regular salary or hourly wage, paid on our standard payroll schedule Incentive Pay
– KPI/Performance-based bonuses, maintenance emergency call back pay and multi-site support incentive pay – all for eligible team members only Benefits
– Employer-paid benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for full time team members, Employee Assistance Program Retirement Contributions
– 401(k) employer sponsored plan and contributions Health Savings Account HSA
– Employer contributions Paid Time Off (PTO)
– Vacation, sick time, and personal days (Accrue 18 days first year). Active military team members are also provided up to five (5) paid workdays per calendar year for military training, drill, or related short-term service obligations Paid Holidays
– Thirteen paid holidays per year Professional Development
– Training, certifications, or career development investments tailored to specific roles and development plans Pet Insurance
- Discounted options Team Member Assistance Fund
– For team member qualifying events when criteria is met Vacation Travel Incentive Program
– travel/vacation voucher for team members when key tenure milestones are reached Stipends
– Vehicle and mobile device stipends and mileage reimbursement for eligible team members Other Perks and Allowances
– Work clothing allowances, referral bonuses and team events, anniversary gifts About the role
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 How you will be successful
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 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 What you need
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 Multifamily experience a plus Strong financial acumen and a thorough understanding of GAAP Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience with Yardi and/or Real Page Software required 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 Mills Properties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.
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Act Like an Owner Find a Better Way Go the Extra Mile Pay it Forward Achieve Together We invest heavily in our team members with our Total Rewards Package. We are proud to share Mills Properties has been recognized as a
2025-2026 Top Employee Benefits Award Winner.
This includes both Missouri and National recognition in the areas of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexibility and time off, retirement and other supplemental benefits. Our Total Rewards Package Includes: Base Pay
– Your regular salary or hourly wage, paid on our standard payroll schedule Incentive Pay
– KPI/Performance-based bonuses, maintenance emergency call back pay and multi-site support incentive pay – all for eligible team members only Benefits
– Employer-paid benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for full time team members, Employee Assistance Program Retirement Contributions
– 401(k) employer sponsored plan and contributions Health Savings Account HSA
– Employer contributions Paid Time Off (PTO)
– Vacation, sick time, and personal days (Accrue 18 days first year). Active military team members are also provided up to five (5) paid workdays per calendar year for military training, drill, or related short-term service obligations Paid Holidays
– Thirteen paid holidays per year Professional Development
– Training, certifications, or career development investments tailored to specific roles and development plans Pet Insurance
- Discounted options Team Member Assistance Fund
– For team member qualifying events when criteria is met Vacation Travel Incentive Program
– travel/vacation voucher for team members when key tenure milestones are reached Stipends
– Vehicle and mobile device stipends and mileage reimbursement for eligible team members Other Perks and Allowances
– Work clothing allowances, referral bonuses and team events, anniversary gifts About the role
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 How you will be successful
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 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 What you need
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 Multifamily experience a plus Strong financial acumen and a thorough understanding of GAAP Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience with Yardi and/or Real Page Software required 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 Mills Properties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.
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