Senior Corporate Accountant

Description

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Manager, Accounting

Location: Chicago, IL

This role will be performed onsite in the Chicago office.

Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (“AJCP”) is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions across its management and operating entities and support its rapid growth across various investment platforms focused on the hospitality, mixed-use, and single-family rental sectors.

Adventurous Journeys ("AJCP") Capital Partners is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager founded in 2008. The firm repositions real estate to build timeless, scalable businesses and brand platforms. We deliver returns on transformative real estate by applying placemaking, inspired design, and hospitality principles to spaces overlooked or undervalued by traditional investment firms. The firm’s current portfolio includes $5.9 billion of assets across 100+ properties and 50+ geographic markets.

With a mission to humanize hospitality through handcrafted projects made by people for people, AJCP delivers spaces that evoke emotional connections and become backdrops for enriching life experiences. Our headquarters are in Nashville, with offices in Chicago, London, and Miami. For more information on AJCP, please visit

The Senior Corporate Accountant will execute day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities for AJCP’s management and brand companies, including general ledger accounting, monthly close processes, and consolidated financial reporting. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting, operational discipline, and scalable accounting processes across a growing organization.

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and lender reporting packages in coordination with the broader corporate accounting team
• Support accounting analyses and transaction recording in accordance with GAAP, including application of revenue recognition guidance under ASC 606
• Develop a strong understanding of key business and operational agreements, including debt agreements, management agreements, and licensing agreements, and ensure compliance with related accounting and reporting requirements
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information
• Support the annual audit process by preparing schedules, coordinating documentation requests, and assisting with auditor inquiries
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting workflows to support the continued growth and scalability of the organization
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and variance analyses to maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting
• Own assigned balance sheet accounts and related reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items and accuracy of supporting documentation
• Contribute to special projects, ad hoc analyses, and process improvement initiatives as needed

AJCP is seeking a highly-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, but disciplined, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor who can independently own core accounting processes while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, organization, and accountability. This role also requires the following capabilities:

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting fundamentals
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal stakeholders across functions and levels
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage responsibilities, prioritize…