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Accounting Manager

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, USA
Listing for: NAI Hiffman
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Manage, mentor, and guide a team of direct reports
  • Lead monthly team meetings and one-on-one check-ins
  • Conduct mid-year and year-end performance evaluations
  • Support staff development through goal setting, training, and regular performance assessments
  • Collaborate with Assistant Controllers to assign and balance property portfolios
  • Develop and implement Performance Improvement Plans when necessary
DescriptionCORE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage, mentor, and guide a team of direct reports
  • Lead monthly team meetings and one-on-one check-ins
  • Conduct mid-year and year-end performance evaluations
  • Support staff development through goal setting, training, and regular performance assessments
  • Collaborate with Assistant Controllers to assign and balance property portfolios
  • Develop and implement Performance Improvement Plans when necessary
Operational Oversight
  • Ensure timely and accurate updates to internal tracking systems
  • Promote accountability and ensure timely delivery of financial reports to clients and internal stakeholders
  • Support adherence to accounting policies and procedures
  • Assist the accounting team during month-end close to ensure deadlines are met and financial integrity is maintained
Staffing & Property Management
  • Participate in staffing decisions, including interviewing and hiring candidates
  • Oversee onboarding of new properties and maintain a small, rotating portfolio as needed
  • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of properties proactively
Training & Documentation
  • Provide training to accounting personnel to support skill development and future growth
  • Assist in creating and maintaining training documentation
  • Develop and present departmental policies and procedures regularly
Financial Review & Compliance
  • Attend and actively engage in departmental and accounting management meetings
  • Ownership of internal review inbox as a collaborative team, along with Accounting Managers and Assistant Controllers
  • Review monthly financial reporting packages, distributions, and management fee calculations
  • Manage user access and maintenance in banking platforms
  • Assist in the annual review of CAM reconciliations and budget processes
Communication & Collaboration
  • Maintain proactive communication with Assistant Controllers and the Director of Property Accounting regarding key activities and concerns
  • Serve as a collaborative team member, providing support and coverage as needed
  • We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.
Requirements POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  • 5+ years of experience in Real Estate property accounting
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred
  • CPA license is a plus but not required
  • MRI and Yardi experience preferred
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multi task
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Work, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
  • The ability to quickly learn new software programs
  • Strong customer service and organizational skills
  • Effective team player who also possesses the ability to work independently
  • Hours are 8:30-5:00 Monday through Friday with remote working opportunities
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Manage, mentor, and guide a team of direct reports
  • Lead monthly team meetings and one-on-one check-ins
  • Conduct mid-year and year-end performance evaluations
  • Support staff development through goal setting, training, and regular performance assessments
  • Collaborate with Assistant Controllers to assign and balance property portfolios
  • Develop and implement Performance Improvement Plans when necessary
Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university. Minimum of five years of related experience and training preferred. In place of a BA/BS degree, must have six or more years related experience.

Salary Description

$90,000 - $100,000

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