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Senior Fund Accountant - Real Estate

United States, Chicago 60000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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Job Description

This is fund accounting and administration at its finest. Where we pair end-to-end expertise with a full spectrum of integrated solutions to exceed our clients’ needs. Here, we advance what’s possible. And give you every opportunity to advance yourself in this fast-moving data-led area.

Job Responsibility

  • Supervise, mentor, and train a team of Associate and Fund Accountants
  • Develop leadership skills by demonstrating a willingness to lead projects and offer input
  • Respond to auditor queries
  • Communicate and interact with property manager(s) and client(s)
  • Prepare/review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for clients, including financial information, performance returns, property operations, and variance analysis
  • Calculate and review various performance returns and provide comparisons to benchmarks
  • Review property budgets and help prepare the fund/account’s annual budget and business plan
  • Determine appropriate cash distributions considering property objectives and fund/account strategic plans
  • Prepare, review, analyze, and interpret accounting records, financial statements, footnotes, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
  • Review documents to ensure compliance with IM and JV agreements

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Minimum of 2 years of real estate accounting and analysis experience
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • Deadline-driven
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment

Nice to have

  • Big 4 experience preferred
  • Supervisory experience a plus
  • Experience in Yardi software a plus
  • CPA desirable

What we offer

  • Support for professional accreditations
  • Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday
  • Continuous mentoring along your career progression
  • Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
  • 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
  • The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
  • Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

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