Corporate Accounting Manager

Corporate Accounting ManagerHybrid | ChicagoA growing, privately owned, real estate development and construction firm is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to oversee accounting across corporate, property, and ownership entities. This highly visible role reports to the Controller, and works closely with ownership, leadership, auditors, and external partners.This is a search for a hands-on accounting leader who can manage a broad multi-entity function while strengthening reporting, processes, controls, and team performance.Position SummaryThe Corporate Accounting Manager will lead corporate and investment entity accounting, including financial reporting, close, budgeting, tax coordination, audits, and significant transactions. The position will also manage accounting staff, support technology improvements, and ensure deadlines are met across a complex real estate and construction environment.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee accounting for corporate, property, and ownership entitiesManage month-end and year-end close processesPrepare financial statements, account analyses, reconciliations, and supporting schedulesCoordinate tax return preparation and work with third-party tax advisorsManage accounting and reporting for acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and other significant transactionsSupport annual budgeting and midyear forecastingOversee investment entity accounting, including capital callsManage internal and external reporting commitmentsCoordinate annual audits and maintain relationships with external auditorsMaintain accounting policies, procedures, controls, and system integrityLead, train, and develop a Senior Accountant and Staff AccountantManage team workflow and ensure close deadlines are metSupport accounting system implementations and department trainingDrive process improvement, automation, and general-ledger efficienciesPrepare special reports and support additional projects for leadershipQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field requiredCPA required5–8+ years of progressive accounting experienceTax exposure through public accounting, direct preparation, or management of third-party tax processes requiredConstruction or real estate accounting experience preferredStrong experience with financial reporting, close, budgeting, audits, and reconciliationsExperience supervising accounting staff and managing departmental workflowAdvanced Excel skillsExperience with construction or real estate accounting systems preferredTimberline or Sage 300 experience is a plusStrong written, verbal, leadership, and interpersonal skillsCompensation & BenefitsBase Salary: Up to $120,000 - $140,000Bonus: Target approximately 10%Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) company match, and additional benefitsWork Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days onsiteLocation: Downtown ChicagoNext StepsQualified candidates interested in a visible accounting leadership opportunity within a growing real estate and construction platform are encouraged to apply with an updated resume. Additional company details will be shared directly with candidates advancing in the process.'Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.'