Director of Property Accounting

Director of Property & Project Accounting - Multifamily | Hybrid Chicago | $140,000 to $160,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Brilliant is partnering with a national real estate firm that is building out its leadership team and looking to add a Director of Property and Project Accounting with a strong multifamily background.

This is a highly visible role overseeing property accounting and development accounting across a large, growing portfolio. The position sits at the intersection of operations, development, and leadership, and will play a key role in scaling processes, strengthening controls, and supporting continued portfolio growth.

• Leading property and project accounting for a national portfolio, including stabilized and in development assets
• Overseeing month end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet integrity across multiple entities
• Partnering closely with development, construction, asset management, and FP&A teams on project accounting, capitalization, and cost tracking
• Ensuring consistency and accuracy in accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards across the portfolio
• Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of property and project accountants
• Supporting system optimization and process improvements as the portfolio continues to scale

• Deep experience in property accounting, ideally within a national or multi state portfolio
• Strong understanding of development and project accounting, including construction in progress and capitalization
• Prior experience leading teams and owning end to end accounting functions
• Comfortable operating in a fast paced, growth oriented environment
• ERP experience within real estate platforms strongly preferred

• National platform with a sizable and growing footprint
• High visibility role with direct impact on accounting operations and scalability
• Opportunity to lead and shape teams and processes rather than inherit a static environment