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Chief Accounting Office - Real Assets Accounting

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Blue Owl Capital
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 250000 - 300000 USD Yearly USD 250000.00 300000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives®.

With over $315 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms:
Credit, Real Assets and GP Strategic Capital.

Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk‑adjusted returns, and capital preservation.

Together with over 1,390 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit

The Opportunity

Blue Owl is seeking an accomplished and strategic Chief Accounting Officer to lead the accounting and financial reporting function for its Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization and play a critical role in strengthening the Company's accounting infrastructure, reporting capabilities, and control environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical accounting expertise, extensive public REIT experience, and a proven ability to build scalable processes and high‑performing teams. As a key member of the finance leadership team, the CAO will partner closely with executive management and the Board of Directors to ensure best‑in‑class financial reporting, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
  • Lead all month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Serve as the Company's technical accounting expert, with particular emphasis on GAAP and historical cost accounting for real estate transactions and investments.
  • Evaluate and determine accounting treatment for complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, financing arrangements, development activities, and segment reporting.
  • Review and assess real estate investment structures, partnership agreements, debt documents, development agreements, and purchase and sale agreements to determine financial reporting implications.
  • Oversee third‑party service providers and ensure compliance with reporting requirements, budgets, and deadlines.
  • Prepare and present financial analyses and reports for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
  • Partner closely with investment, asset management, and operations teams regarding acquisitions, dispositions, and ongoing portfolio activity.
SEC Reporting & Compliance
  • Own the Company's SEC reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate preparation and filing of Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, and other required disclosures.
  • Oversee the preparation of quarterly earnings releases and supplemental investor reporting packages.
  • Monitor emerging SEC regulations, accounting pronouncements, and disclosure requirements, assessing their impact on the Company.
  • Coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and other advisors on reporting and disclosure matters.
Internal Controls & SOX Compliance
  • Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements and oversee testing, documentation, and remediation efforts.
  • Continuously evaluate accounting processes and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness.
Audit & Tax Oversight
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and manage all audit‑related activities.
  • Coordinate audit planning, inquiries, and deliverables to ensure timely completion of quarterly and annual audits.
  • Oversee third‑party REIT compliance testing and monitor adherence to REIT qualification requirements.
  • Partner with tax advisors on REIT taxable income calculations, distribution requirements, and tax return preparation.
Leadership & Talent Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing accounting organization.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
  • Oversee hiring,…
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