Interim Director of Real Estate Accounting
Confidential, Chicago, IL, United States
Interim Director of Real Estate Accounting
About the Company
Top-tier real estate firm
Industry Real Estate
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Interim Director of Real Estate Accounting to lead and enhance a dynamic accounting team that supports a diverse real estate portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full spectrum of accounting and property financial operations, including A/R, A/P, and lease accounting. This hands-on leadership role demands a proactive individual who can drive execution, elevate team performance, and improve processes while ensuring the integrity of investor and operational reporting. Key responsibilities include managing a team of 5+ employees, overseeing the monthly/quarterly close process, and maintaining strong coordination with internal stakeholders. The role also involves identifying training needs, implementing development plans, and driving process efficiency improvements.
Applicants for the Interim Director of Real Estate Accounting position at the company must have a background in real estate accounting and a proven track record of leading teams across various accounting functions. The role requires strong experience in financial statement preparation, investor financial packages, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Proficiency in Yardi, particularly with P2P and Bill Pay modules, is essential. The ideal candidate will be a solutions-oriented leader, capable of anticipating issues and communicating effectively. Experience with corporate allocations and quarterly cash flow forecasting is also a necessary qualification. The company is open to considering strong Senior Manager or Assistant Controller-level candidates with relevant real estate leadership experience who are ready to step up into this Director role.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance
About the Company
Top-tier real estate firm
Industry Real Estate
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Interim Director of Real Estate Accounting to lead and enhance a dynamic accounting team that supports a diverse real estate portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full spectrum of accounting and property financial operations, including A/R, A/P, and lease accounting. This hands-on leadership role demands a proactive individual who can drive execution, elevate team performance, and improve processes while ensuring the integrity of investor and operational reporting. Key responsibilities include managing a team of 5+ employees, overseeing the monthly/quarterly close process, and maintaining strong coordination with internal stakeholders. The role also involves identifying training needs, implementing development plans, and driving process efficiency improvements.
Applicants for the Interim Director of Real Estate Accounting position at the company must have a background in real estate accounting and a proven track record of leading teams across various accounting functions. The role requires strong experience in financial statement preparation, investor financial packages, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Proficiency in Yardi, particularly with P2P and Bill Pay modules, is essential. The ideal candidate will be a solutions-oriented leader, capable of anticipating issues and communicating effectively. Experience with corporate allocations and quarterly cash flow forecasting is also a necessary qualification. The company is open to considering strong Senior Manager or Assistant Controller-level candidates with relevant real estate leadership experience who are ready to step up into this Director role.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance