Accounting Manager

Job Highlights

Title Accounting Manager

Type Full Time

Experience Required

Function Accounting

Location Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States

Company Constructive Loans

Company Profile

Constructive Loans provides real estate financing, including bridge loans, rental property loans, construction funding, and flexible lending solutions for investors.

Job Profile

The company is seeking an Accounting Manager who will lead daily accounting and financing support activities, direct the monthly closing, and ensure accurate GAAP-basis monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including consolidated reporting when applicable.

Oversees treasury and disbursement controls, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, and the timely delivery of financial information to support lender requirements, regulatory compliance reporting, and external audits and examinations.

Builds and develops a high-performing accounting team through hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management, and partners cross-functionally to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

Work Experience

• 5+ years of financial experience, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, and treasury and disbursement management
• 2+ years of experience in treasury operations, loan funding, corporate banking, or a related finance function
• 2+ years of mortgage experience (preferred)
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Experience with an LOS (Encompass), a general ledger system (NetSuite), and a document management system (strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of bank account administration, cash management, and treasury operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate with a third-party valuation firm to independently value retained mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)
• Ensure accurate financial management reporting, including consolidated financial statements when applicable
• Lead a high-performing team by recruiting, onboarding, and training talent; manage performance and support ongoing employee development
• Lead the accounting team and assist, as needed, with daily general ledger posting activities and sales commission
• Oversee disbursement review and controls, debt reporting, and lender covenant reporting
• Partner with the accounting team to document policies and procedures and establish controls to deter fraud
• Prepare quarterly operating and cash forecasts, and perform financial analyses as requested by the Controller
• Provide coaching and guidance to build team capabilities and support ongoing training and development
• Read and interpret legal agreements (including MLPAs, AMAs, and forward purchase and sale agreements) to determine appropriate accounting recognition and treatment
• Review and maintain balance sheet reconciliations; ensure bank account balances are reconciled timely and accurately
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to prioritize effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with strong time management skills
• Adaptable and change-ready, with strong learning agility
• Collaborative, consultative work style with a strong team orientation
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility while recognizing and supporting the organization’s culture, values, and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to foster an environment of engagement, trust, and accountability
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated commitment to quality and compliance
• Effective people management skills, including talent selection, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Professional maturity and integrity, with the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information
• Self-directed, with the ability to ask questions proactively and surface issues and concerns
• Strong analytical skills coupled with sound judgment
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated fiscal and technical aptitude
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across the organization
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• High accuracy and deadline pressure
• Office-based, often at a desk with computers
• Regular coordination with finance teams
• Standard hours, longer during closing periods
• Uses accounting software and spreadsheets

Benefits/Perks

• Dental Insurance
• Fidelity 401(k) with employer match
• Floating Holiday
• FSA/HSA
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vision Insurance

Employer’s Statement

Constructive Loans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.