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job description
Kaufman Development’s Controller is responsible for leadership and management of all accounting functions across Kaufman’s corporate entities, development projects, and property-level entities. The Controller leads a team of accounting professionals and takes a lead role in driving process and operational excellence, financial statement preparation and analysis, cash flow projections and strategic analysis.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead, Manage, and hold Accountable (LMA) the accounting team, including the assistant controller and/or accounting manager, staff accountant, and any outsourced functions such as payroll and tax
- Lead all accounting functions, including A/P, A/R, JEs, bank reconciliations, month-end, etc
- Oversee the creation of all corporate and property financial statements and reporting, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee and make recommendations on corporate treasury management accounts and relationships
- Oversee Payroll and payroll reconciliation in conjunction with third-party HR firm
- Oversee and monitor corporate and project insurance policy renewals
- Establish and Maintain all internal controls and accounting processes
- Identify, develop and monitor KPIs
- Manage CPA firm partners for preparation & review of all entity tax returns and property audits
- Manage property cost segregation process and vendors
- Execute distribution of K-1s and investor tax communications
- Lead and manage the annual budgeting process
- Lead the bank draw process for construction loan payment applications
- Champion internal process improvements
- Manage various third-party vendors
- Generate analysis and recommendations to optimize both Kaufman and entity-level NOI
- Develop regular cash flow forecasting
- Assist in lender relations
- Analyze property level financials
- Create and analyze tax scenario modeling
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related field
- CPA preferred
- Real Estate accounting experience strongly preferred
- Experience coordinating audit activities, managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll and real estate project accounting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management or outside partners.
- Knowledge of federal regulations on taxes and reporting.
job description
The Community Ambassador is responsible for leasing activities and implementing the vision of the Kaufman Development brand by creating an engaging resident experience that is focused on improving residents’ lives and their communities. They will achieve this through a focus on programming and interaction with residents, prospects, partnering with local businesses and organizations; specifically in the areas of Wellness, Sustainability, Philanthropy and Innovation.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Represent and promote the Core Values of Kaufman Development.
- Create an engaging, authentic and genuine experience for Prospects and current Residents.
- Execute sales proven process accurately and appropriately; including telephone, email, lead follow-up and marketing communication.
- Effectively drive traffic to site through leasing and marketing campaigns.
- Responsible for achieving leasing and occupancy goals.
- Knowledge of current rental market, rates, sizes, locations, property policies and community amenities.
- Knowledge of application requirements, lease terms, screening processes and policies, and fair housing regulations.
- Accurate completion of application/lease form, collection of rental deposit, and maintenance of Resident and property files.
- Efficient and timely processing of all required administrative forms, reports, and related information.
- Responsible for assisting in the collection of delinquent rent.
- Courteous, sympathetic, and efficient handling of resident requests and complaints.
- Develop and implement Resident Programming under the direction of the Community Curator.
- Responsible for seeking educational opportunities and self-improvement for personal growth/development.
- Responsible for maintaining appearance of leasing office, community spaces and model units.
- Other functions, projects and tasks as designated by the Community Curator.
job description
Kaufman Development is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join its fast-growing team. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the property and implementing the vision of the Kaufman Development brand. This is achieved by creating an engaging resident experience that is focused on improving residents’ lives, and the community as a whole. They will achieve this through a focus on service and interaction with residents and prospects. All Maintenance Supervisors are required to follow the expectations and responsibilities of their role and lead the way through high performance and superior customer service. The Maintenance Supervisor is a leadership role that is directly responsible for the success of the technicians working under them. This is achieved by investing in the training and development of their team and holding them accountable in a way that promotes consistent high-quality service. They will achieve this through a focus on completing work in a timely, effective, and efficient manner, with quality craftsmanship, while managing positive relationships with tenants, vendors, and subcontractors.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Represent and promote the Core Values of Kaufman Development.
- Maintain the Community’s appearance to Kaufman Developments standards.
- Model a high-quality standard for performance and craftsmanship.
- Conscientious about developing and maintaining vendor and tenant relationships.
- Must maintain high standards when managing technician performance and training.
- Develop, implement, and complete monthly and annual preventative maintenance plans.
- Responsible for responding quickly to afterhours on call emergencies and summoning additional assistance as needed.
- Audit and monitor the community, vendors’ work, security systems, lighting, fire extinguishers, elevators, etc.
- Request and review vendor bids for service,
- Lead operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training to team.
- Oversee and review work performed by the maintenance team.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized shop.
- Enforce all rules and regulations for the community.
- Optimize spending by tracking budget line items and assist in creating Capital Expense improvement lists.
- Self-starter capabilities to manage and prioritize multiple different projects concurrently.
- Responsible for seeking educational opportunities and self-improvement for personal growth/development.
- Other functions, projects and tasks as designated by the Property Manager.
Qualifications
- High School Degree required
- 3-5 years experience in apartment maintenance.
- HVAC Certification required
- Physical requirement of stooping, standing, climbing, and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Demonstrated flexibility, superior problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude are musts.
- Experience managing employee performance, training, and working with vendors or subcontractors.
- Strong knowledge and experience working within a budget, submitting PO’s for purchase approvals, and using online maintenance systems such as Entrata, Yardi, etc.
job description
Kaufman Development is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join its fast-growing team. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for facilities and maintenance of their assigned community. They will be performing a variety of tasks including: audits, electrical, light carpentry, HVAC, and plumbing. Maintenance Technicians diagnose problems, determine whether to replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments until the problem is resolved. They will achieve this through a focus on completing work in a timely, effective, and efficient manner, with quality craftsmanship, while managing positive relationships with residential tenants.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
● Represent and promote the Core Values of Kaufman Development.
● Maintain the Community’s appearance to Kaufman Developments standards.
● Model a high-quality standard for performance and craftsmanship.
● Conscientious about developing and maintaining vendor and tenant relationships.
● Complete monthly and annual preventative maintenance plans.
● Complete all resident requests within 24hrs
● Responsible for responding quickly to afterhours on call emergencies and summoning additional assistance as needed.
● Audit and monitor the community,vendors’ work,security systems,lighting,fire extinguishers,elevators, etc.
● Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized shop.
● Enforce all rules and regulations for the community.
● Self-starter capabilities to manage and prioritize multiple different projects concurrently.
● Responsible for seeking educational opportunities and self-improvement for personal growth/development.
● Other functions, projects and tasks as designated by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Qualifications
● High School Degree required
● 1-3 years experience in apartment maintenance preferred.
● HVAC Certification preferred.
● Physical requirement of stooping, standing, climbing, and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs.
● Demonstrated flexibility, superior problem-solving skills, and positive attitude are musts.
