Accounting Manager

Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Manager for a client in the western suburbs and take ownership of core accounting and reporting activities for investment-related portfolios. This role is responsible for guiding close cycles, maintaining high-quality financial reporting, and supporting audit readiness across multiple reporting requirements. The position also plays an important leadership role by developing staff, partnering with cross-functional teams, and improving accounting processes in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned portfolios, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.

• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements along with reporting provided to lenders and investors, maintaining strong attention to detail and consistency.

• Analyze consolidated results, identify meaningful variances, and resolve discrepancies through timely investigation and follow-up.

• Coordinate investment-level audit work and contribute to annual consolidated audit efforts by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and auditor requests.

• Collaborate with external tax, audit, and advisory partners to meet reporting obligations and assist with items related to annual tax documentation.

• Review applicable tax reporting documents for accuracy and completeness before distribution.

• Maintain accounting and investment records within Yardi and support reliable system-based reporting.

• Work closely with asset management and investor services teams on dispositions, distributions, return calculations, and responses to investor questions.

• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability, teamwork, and ongoing process improvement.

This role offers a salary range of $110,000-140,000 plus bonus and comes with a full benefits package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match
• Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year
• Sick time

If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Prior experience in real estate, investment management, private equity, or another asset-focused environment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated background managing financial reporting processes, close cycles, and external audits.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and the preparation of formal financial statements.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with complex formulas, lookups, and analytical reporting.
• Experience with Yardi or a comparable real estate accounting platform is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and team leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Compensation

$110,000.00-$140,000.00 Yearly

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