Accounting Manager | Financial Services Firm | Deerfield

Deerfield, Illinois Permanent USD105,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
This Accounting Manager opening is with a highly reputable financial services firm based in Deerfield, IL. This role will provide the opportunity to build out a team of strong staff and senior accountants, ensuring the firm is compliant with GAAP, firm and other relevant policies.
  • The opportunity to build out your own team
  • Work for a reputable real estate firm within Chicago

About Our Client

Our client is a leading commercial real estate investment firm with a corporate office based in Deerfield, and offices located across the United States. The organisation prides themselves on a dynamic, employee-centric culture and clear cut, transparent promotion tracks for their employees. With a revenue of over $100M, our client is looking for their next Accounting Manager to take their Chicago office to the next level.

Job Description

  • Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of financial statements for real estate assets, including variance analysis, and lead the monthly close process for property portfolios.
  • Process Improvement: Develop and refine internal controls and financial reporting procedures specific to real estate transactions and asset management to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Policy and Procedure Management: Assist in documenting and maintaining accounting policies and procedures related to real estate investments, reporting, and compliance.
  • Ad Hoc Reports: Provide customised financial reports, including performance metrics and investment analysis, as requested by senior management to support investment decisions.
  • Other Duties: Perform additional accounting and financial tasks related to real estate investments, such as budgeting, forecasting, and transaction support, to meet the firm's operational needs.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MBA preferred
  • CPA license required
  • 5-7 years of experience working with GAAP accounting, preferably within the real estate industry
  • Prior experience managing a team
  • Ability to be detail-oriented, self-starter, and develop personnel

What's on Offer

  • 20% bonus potential, based on company and personal performance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement options
Contact
Molly Murphy
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6644802

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Business Services
Location
Deerfield
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Molly Murphy
Job Reference
JN-012025-6644802