Senior Real Estate Accountant

Position: Senior Real Estate Accountant

Location: 1500 McConnor Pkwy Suite 250 Schaumburg IL 60173

Onsite: yes 5 days onsite;

Base Salary: $75000.00 $90000.00 per year benefits

Benefits: In addition to professional growth we offer a competitive benefits package including the industrys best medical dental eyes and life insurance plans and paid vacation.

Interview: 1^st Video round with HR Manager 2nd round panel interview with team in person; 3rd round Inperson interview with CEO

Role Overview:

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Real Estate Accountant to join our dynamic team and take charge of our financial operations. This critical role will be instrumental in driving our financial growth and providing strategic guidance to propel our organization toward its revenue targets. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in real estate finance an acute attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams across multiple locations. Join our team and be an integral part of our journey to transform our portfolio into a thriving $100 million enterprise. As the Senior Accounting resource you will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy fostering growth and driving our success.

Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with our growth objectives considering market trends risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish financial targets budgets and longterm financial plans.

2. Financial Management and Reporting:

• Oversee daytoday financial operations including budgeting forecasting and financial analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting including balance sheets income statements cash flow statements and variance analysis.
• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics to identify trends and provide actionable insights to management.

3. Accounting and Compliance:

• Supervise the accounting team ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions adherence to accounting principles and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Review and analyze financial statements general ledger entries and reconciliations to maintain strong financial controls.

4. Billing and Collections:

• Implement and improve billing and collections processes to enhance cash flow management and reduce outstanding receivables.
• Work closely with teams to address billing discrepancies resolve client inquiries and ensure timely payments.

5. Financial Leadership and Collaboration:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team providing financial guidance and insights to support decisionmaking.
• Foster collaboration and effective communication with crossfunctional teams including operations sales and legal departments to drive financial efficiency and alignment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in finance and accounting; a Masters degree or CPA qualification is preferred.
• Proven experience (above 8 and below 20 years) as an Accountant/Finance & Accounting professional or similar role in the real estate industry demonstrating a track record of driving financial growth.
• Strong knowledge of real estate finance including property valuation investment analysis and lease accounting.
• Proficiency in financial management systems and tools along with advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Yardi Oracle Folio etc.
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a diverse team.