Accounting Manager

A fast-growing, privately held real estate investment, development, and operating firm based in Chicago is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead and own its accounting function. The company manages a growing portfolio of commercial and industrial assets and operates with a lean, entrepreneurial structure where decisions are made quickly and leadership stays close to the business.

This role will work closely with ownership, a fractional CFO, property management teams, and external partners while directly running day-to-day accounting operations.

• Maintain daily visibility across approximately 30 bank accounts
• Record journal entries and transactional activity across multiple properties and entities
• Manage high-volume accounts payable and receivable processes
• Oversee invoice processing, payments, collections, and deposit activity
• Initiate ACH and wire transactions and manage bill pay within Yardi
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation

• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Perform bank and loan reconciliations across entities
• Record loan payments and track principal, interest, and escrow balances
• Manage intercompany activity, reimbursements, and management fees
• Prepare ownership reporting and past-due rent updates
• Support cash planning and distribution processes

• Assist with budgeting, CAM reconciliations, and property reporting
• Coordinate 1099 preparation and support external tax advisors
• Manage real estate tax payments and required annual filings
• Support audits, refinances, acquisitions, dispositions, and new entity setup

• Serve as owner and administrator of Yardi as the accounting system of record
• Improve workflows and reporting processes where appropriate
• Maintain visibility into receivables, payables, and cash positions
• Support leadership with ad hoc analysis and financial insights

• Strong working experience with Yardi required
• 7+ years of progressive real estate accounting experience preferred
• Experience managing multiple properties and legal entities simultaneously
• Comfortable owning close, reporting, cash management, and compliance processes
• CPA is a plus but not required
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities