Accounting Manager - Real Estate

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Close and financial reportingManage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for real estate funds/JVs, co-investment vehicles, and managed propertiesPrepare and post journal entries; review property management financial statementsCoordinate with third-party fund administrators, prepare review packages, and resolve open items ahead of CFO sign-offPrepare quarterly financial analysis and performance return calculations for CFO reviewContribute to the effort to consolidate reporting models into a single standard across all verticalsCash and treasury operationsRun daily cash operations: review and approve transfers, ensure transactions are booked timely, and execute subscriptions, distributions, invoices, and fee paymentsOwn monthly cash reconciliations and operate the treasury processCompliance and external reportingAdminister multi-state entity registration and annual renewals, and ensure timely property tax filing and paymentPrepare and submit all debt, lender, and loan servicer reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basisCoordinate quarterly and annual investor reporting and tax deliverablesSupport the annual audit and tax compliance process as day-to-day contact for external auditors and tax preparersTeam and cross-functionalSupervise and develop junior accounting staffRespond to investor, lender, and internal inquiriesSupport CFO-led initiatives in insurance and property tax standardization, property-level budgeting, cash forecasting, and vendor cost managementRequirements6+ years of accounting experience with a strong real estate backgroundBachelor's degree in AccountingCPA, or actively pursuingFund accounting experience, including working alongside third-party fund administratorsHands-on experience with Sage Intacct or a comparable multi-entity ERP, in an environment with more than 20 legal entitiesWorking knowledge of multi-state entity registration and property tax administrationExposure to cash controls and lender or debt reportingSelf-starter with strong communication and problem-solving skillsHighly organized, detail-oriented, and a strong team playerPreferred QualificationsExperience configuring Sage Intacct dimensions or entity structure, not only operating in itConstruction accounting: work in progress, draw schedules, capitalized interestExperience with warehoused assets held ahead of fund contributionSelf-storage, RV storage, or other operating real estate asset classesVena for planning and reporting; ADP for payrollPrior experience supervising or mentoring junior accounting staffCompensation and Growth PathBase salary: $120,000 – $140,000, depending on experience, CPA status, and depth of fund and multi-entity ERP background. xzbcwsv Annual bonus: Eligible for 10–15% of base Benefits: medical, dental, vision and 401(k), remote with periodic commute to Chicago office.