About Overland Property Group (OPG)
Overland Property Group (OPG) is a nationally recognized real estate development and investment company specializing in affordable, workforce, mixed-income, market-rate, senior, and historic multifamily housing. Since 2002, OPG has successfully developed more than 90 communities representing over $1 billion in development across the central United States.
Unlike many development firms, OPG manages the entire development lifecycle, from land acquisition and financing through design, construction, stabilization, ownership, and long-term asset management. Our entrepreneurial culture, relationship-driven approach, and reputation for execution have fueled consistent growth, creating exciting opportunities for talented professionals who want to grow alongside the company.
Assistant Controller:
Overland Property Group is seeking an experienced, motivated, and highly capable Assistant Controller to join our accounting leadership team.
This is not just another traditional accounting position. It is a growth path and leadership opportunity for an accomplished accounting professional who wants to become a key contributor within one of the region's fastest-growing real estate development companies.
Working directly with our Controller, who is an expert in real estate development, construction, partnership, and affordable housing accounting, you will help lead the accounting function across a diverse portfolio of affiliated companies while assuming significant ownership over day-to-day accounting operations.
As OPG continues to grow, this position will take on increasing responsibility across financial reporting, accounting operations, systems, internal controls, process improvement, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, taking ownership, and building scalable accounting systems in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment while still handing all the firms basic bookkeeping/accounting work.
This role is designed for someone who wants to become the Controller's trusted second-in-command while developing into a senior accounting leader within the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
Accounting Leadership
- Partner closely with the Controller in overseeing the accounting operations of multiple affiliated companies, including development, construction, ownership, and investment entities.
- Help lead the day-to-day accounting department while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all accounting functions.
- Assist in developing, documenting, and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiencies, and implement best practices.
- Help mentor and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative, team-first culture.
- Serve as a trusted accounting resource for team members across the organization.
Financial Reporting & General Accounting
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger across multiple legal entities.
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Ensure accounting records comply with GAAP and company policies.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
- Perform variance analysis and assist management with financial decision-making.
- Support partnership accounting, equity activity, and capital transactions.
- Coordinate intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
Accounts Payable, Receivable & Treasury
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Review vendor invoices and ensure proper coding across multiple companies.
- Manage payment processing, including ACH, wire transfers, and check runs.
- Review employee expense reports and company credit card activity.
- Maintain vendor files, W-9s, and annual 1099 reporting.
- Assist with banking relationships, treasury management, and cash management.
Development & Construction Accounting
- Oversee job cost accounting for active development and construction projects.
- Monitor project budgets and construction expenditures.
- Review project cost allocations across multiple entities.
- Coordinate construction loan draw requests and reimbursement packages.
- Compile invoices, receipts, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with lender reporting and project financing requirements.
- Support investor reporting and development partnership accounting.
- Ensure project accounting remains accurate throughout the development lifecycle.
Audit, Tax & Compliance
- Coordinate annual audits with outside accounting firms.
- Assist with preparation of tax workpapers and information requested by external CPA firms.
- Ensure compliance with lender, investor, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Assist with insurance audits and other financial compliance matters.
- Maintain organized accounting records supporting all financial activity.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience preparing financial statements and managing monthly close.
- Experience managing accounting across multiple legal entities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
Preferred Qualifications
- Public accounting experience.
- CPA designation or CPA candidate a plus but not required.
- Experience in real estate development, construction, real estate investment, or property accounting a plus but not required.
- Job cost accounting experience.
- Construction draw administration experience a plus but not required.
- QuickBooks Enterprise experience.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside one of the industry's most experienced Controllers in complex real estate development accounting.
You'll gain exposure to sophisticated development financing structures, construction accounting, partnership accounting, investor reporting, lender compliance, and the accounting complexities involved in developing and owning multifamily communities across multiple states.
Rather than simply filling a position, we're looking for someone who wants to become a long-term leader within our organization. As OPG continues to grow, this role is expected to expand significantly in responsibility, offering exceptional opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
If you're looking for a position where your ideas matter, your contributions have visible impact, and your career can grow alongside a company with an ambitious future, we'd love to meet you.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
- Cell phone stipend.
- Paid Time Off and company holidays.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Why OPG
At Overland Property Group, we don't just develop apartment communities, we create places people call home.
We're an entrepreneurial company built on relationships, integrity, accountability, and long-term thinking. We hire talented people, give them meaningful responsibility, and create opportunities for them to grow professionally as the company grows.
If you're energized by solving complex challenges, taking ownership, continually improving, and being part of a team that's making a meaningful impact across the communities we serve, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health savings account
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Ability to Commute:
- Overland Park, KS 66224 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Overland Park, KS 66224: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person