Real Estate Advisory Supervisor
Company Overview
A well-established, independently owned public accounting firm with more than a century of history serving middle-market businesses and high-net-worth individuals is seeking to add a Real Estate Advisory Senior / Supervisor to its growing team. The firm offers the resources, client exposure, and career opportunities of a large organization while maintaining a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. Professionals gain experience across a diverse client base while working closely with real estate owners, operators, developers, and investment groups.
Position Overview
The Real Estate Advisory Senior / Supervisor will play a key role in delivering outsourced accounting, advisory, and consulting services to real estate clients. This position will oversee financial reporting processes, advise on transaction-related accounting matters, collaborate with tax and audit teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. The role also offers leadership opportunities through mentoring staff and supporting strategic client initiatives.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead monthly and quarterly close processes, including review of reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, and management reporting packages.
- Oversee transaction-related accounting activities, including purchase price allocations, opening balance sheet setups, and gain/loss calculations.
- Partner with audit and tax professionals to deliver integrated solutions and support client compliance needs.
- Review workpapers and accounting analyses related to cash, receivables, payables, fixed assets, revenue recognition, operating expenses, and debt compliance.
- Serve as a key contact for clients, providing guidance on entity structuring, transaction planning, business process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
- Mentor and develop staff while identifying complex issues, recommending solutions, and communicating findings to internal leadership and client stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- CPA or CPA eligibility (150 credit hours) preferred.
- 4+ years of public accounting experience serving real estate clients and/or progressive accounting experience within the real estate industry.
- At least 2 years of experience operating in a Senior-level role within public accounting.
- Strong understanding of real estate accounting, financial reporting, and advisory services.
- Excellent client-facing communication skills with a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset.
Compensation
- Base salary range of $70,000-$120,000, plus bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package.
Location
- Hybrid work environment with office locations throughout the greater Chicago market
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