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Director of Accounting

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Buckingham Search
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-13
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

This is a senior, high‑ownership accounting role for someone who wants to run an entire function end‑to‑end within a fast‑moving real estate environment. You’ll replace a part‑time structure, operate as the day‑to‑day accounting lead across multiple properties and entities, and work closely with ownership and a fractional CFO. If you enjoy autonomy, hands‑on execution, and improving processes while staying close to the business, this role offers the chance to truly own outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Core Accounting Operations
  • Maintain daily cash visibility and monitor activity across bank accounts
  • Post journal entries, receipts, and transactional activity across entities
  • Manage high‑volume AP/AR, including invoice intake, coding, payments, and collections
  • Prepare deposits and initiate ACHs/wires
Monthly & Quarterly Close
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
  • Complete bank reconciliations
  • Record loan payments and reconcile principal, interest, and escrow
  • Calculate management fees, reimbursements, and intercompany activity
  • Prepare past‑due rent reporting and ownership updates
  • Support quarterly distributions and cash planning
Annual & Compliance
  • Prepare budgets, CAM reconciliations, and property‑level reporting
  • Coordinate 1099s and support external tax filings
  • Manage real estate tax payments and annual reporting requirements
  • Support audits, refinances, acquisitions, dispositions, and new entity setup
Systems & Process Ownership
  • Serve as the Yardi system owner (setup, maintenance, chart of accounts, bank accounts)
  • Improve workflows and streamline processes
  • Maintain visibility into receivables, payables, and cash position
  • Partner with leadership on ad‑hoc analysis and decision support
Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of progressive real estate accounting experience preferred
  • Experience managing multiple properties and entities
  • Comfortable operating as a department of one
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
  • CPA preferred
  • Preference for autonomy over bureaucracy
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