Property Accounting Manager
connect searchChicago (IL)
About the role
We’re partnering with a growing real estate investment and property management organization to identify an experienced Property Accounting Manager to join its Chicago team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in institutional real estate accounting who is ready to take on broader ownership, lead a team, and help strengthen the accounting infrastructure supporting a growing portfolio. Reporting to the Controller, this individual will oversee property-level accounting and financial reporting while serving as a key accounting partner to property management, ownership, and investment stakeholders. The role will also have the opportunity to help build and develop the property accounting team as the portfolio expands. What You’ll Be Responsible For Lead the accounting and financial reporting process for a portfolio of real estate assets Review general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, accounts receivable, and disbursements Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages Oversee CAM reconciliations and ensure recoveries are consistent with lease terms Manage property-level cash activity, capital funding requests, distributions, and related reconciliations Partner with Property Management on accounting matters and portfolio activity Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Coordinate accounting support for audits and tax preparation Assist with the onboarding and integration of newly acquired properties Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting Hire, develop, and provide day-to-day leadership to property accounting team members
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 5+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong background in institutional real estate/property accounting Yardi Voyager experience required Previous experience managing and developing accounting professionals Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting Intermediate to advanced Excel skillsCPA or progress toward CPA is preferred Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
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