Accounting Manager

DescriptionRobert Half is looking for an Accounting Manager for a client in the western suburbs and take ownership of core accounting and reporting activities for investment-related portfolios. This role is responsible for guiding close cycles, maintaining high-quality financial reporting, and supporting audit readiness across multiple reporting requirements. The position also plays an important leadership role by developing staff, partnering with cross-functional teams, and improving accounting processes in a dynamic environment.Responsibilities:• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned portfolios, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements along with reporting provided to lenders and investors, maintaining strong attention to detail and consistency.• Analyze consolidated results, identify meaningful variances, and resolve discrepancies through timely investigation and follow-up.• Coordinate investment-level audit work and contribute to annual consolidated audit efforts by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and auditor requests.• Collaborate with external tax, audit, and advisory partners to meet reporting obligations and assist with items related to annual tax documentation.• Review applicable tax reporting documents for accuracy and completeness before distribution.• Maintain accounting and investment records within Yardi and support reliable system-based reporting.• Work closely with asset management and investor services teams on dispositions, distributions, return calculations, and responses to investor questions.• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability, teamwork, and ongoing process improvement.This role offers a salary range of $110,000-140,000 plus bonus and comes with a full benefits package including:Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company matchVacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per yearSick timeIf interested, please contact Brian Keating at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline.• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.• Prior experience in real estate, investment management, private equity, or another asset-focused environment is strongly preferred.• Demonstrated background managing financial reporting processes, close cycles, and external audits.• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and the preparation of formal financial statements.• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with complex formulas, lookups, and analytical reporting.• Experience with Yardi or a comparable real estate accounting platform is preferred.• Excellent communication, organization, and team leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.Job typePerm