Brilliant® · 5 hours ago
Director of Property & Project Accounting - Industrial
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
6+ years expBrilliant® is a leading real estate investment and development firm seeking a Director of Property & Development Accounting to oversee the accounting and financial operations for their industrial portfolio. The role involves ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with governing agreements, and leading the accounting team for development and operating assets.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Oversee all accounting functions for assigned industrial projects and entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP compliance
Review and approve capital calls, distributions, and cash flow forecasts; manage treasury activities including bank reconciliations and reserve calculations
Maintain oversight of financial reporting for complex ownership structures including joint ventures and development partnerships
Ensure compliance with loan documents, JV agreements, leases, and property management contracts
Review and analyze general ledger activity, debt transactions, and project-level performance
Oversee accounting treatment of acquisitions, dispositions, and construction-in-progress
Partner closely with internal departments and external partners to support project execution and financial transparency
Direct internal and external audit processes, and review tax projections and supporting documentation
Provide technical accounting guidance and financial insight to operations and development teams
Lead, train, and develop accounting staff; conduct performance reviews and set development goals
Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and risk mitigation strategies
Prepare and review ad hoc financial and management reports for senior leadership and investors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA required
6+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining public accounting and real estate industry exposure
3+ years of management experience
Proven ability to manage complex ownership and capital structures
Strong technical accounting, analytical, and organizational skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment
Preferred
Industrial real estate or development accounting experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Bonus & Benefits
Company
Brilliant®
About Brilliant® Brilliant is an award-winning staffing and recruiting firm that provides direct-hire and contract staffing services in accounting, finance, technology, and business operations serving businesses across the continental U.S.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim Wong, (Inactive CPA)
Founder and Board Member
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