Buckingham Search · 5 days ago
Accounting Manager/Director - Real Estate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expBuckingham Search is a privately held, Chicago-based real estate owner/operator seeking a hands-on Director of Accounting to lead the accounting function across a growing portfolio of commercial assets. This role involves overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, managing high-volume accounts payable and receivable, and improving processes in a fast-paced environment.
EmploymentRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Adam Carlson, CSP
Responsibilities
Monitor cash activity across numerous bank accounts and maintain daily visibility
Post journal entries and transactional activity for multiple entities
Manage high-volume AP and AR, including invoicing, payments, and collections tracking
Handle deposits, ACH/wires, and bill pay activity within the property management system
Maintain clean, well-organized financial records and documentation
Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Record loan activity and reconcile related balances
Calculate and record management fees, reimbursements, and intercompany items
Prepare rent aging and ownership reporting
Support cash planning and periodic distributions
Assist with budgets, CAM reconciliations, and property-level reporting
Coordinate 1099 preparation and support tax filings with outside advisors
Manage real estate tax payments and annual compliance filings
Support audits, refinancings, acquisitions, dispositions, and entity setup
Own the accounting system as the system of record
Maintain charts of accounts, bank setups, and entity structures
Improve workflows where helpful while keeping things practical
Provide ad hoc analysis and insight to leadership
Qualification
Required
Strong experience with Yardi (required)
7+ years of progressive real estate accounting experience preferred
Experience managing multiple properties and entities simultaneously
Comfortable owning close, reporting, cash, and compliance personally
Highly organized with strong follow-through
Preferred
CPA is a plus, not a requirement
Company
Buckingham Search
Buckingham Search is an independent recruiting agency that connects accounting, audit, tax, and HR professionals with companies.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Adam Carlson, CSP
Co-Founder and Partner
Laci Hernandez, CSC
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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