Mon Ami Real Estate · 4 hours ago
Controller
Mon Ami Real Estate is a fast-growing, dynamic real estate investment company based in Chicago. They are seeking a seasoned Controller to oversee their Property Accounting team, ensuring accurate reporting and driving the budgeting and forecasting process.
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Responsibilities
Oversee financial reporting across corporate, property, and joint venture entities, ensuring timely month-, quarter-, and year-end closes
Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements, lender packages, and compliance deliverables
Drive the annual budget process; deliver forecasts, variance analysis, and actionable insights
Deliver all property and investment accounting: AP/AR, tenant billing, CAM reconciliations, acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancings
Oversee construction draw processes and cost accounting for development projects
Serve as the primary contact for auditors and tax advisors while maintaining robust internal controls and policies
Supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing team (onshore and offshore), fostering accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
10+ years in property accounting with at least 4+ years in a supervisory/management role
Deep knowledge of U.S. real estate accounting, including property management, investment accounting, and complex transactions (acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing)
Proficient in real estate accounting platforms (Yardi Voyager Elevate, MRI, RealPage, Dynamics, JD Edwards) and advanced in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling)
Strong problem-solving skills, exceptional accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to mentor teams, build scalable processes, and partner effectively across departments
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Preferred
CPA preferred