Description

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Assistant Controller position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.

1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees

2) They have higher bonus structures

3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.

4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)

5) And more…

This individual will serve in a lead role to help manage a significant portion of the accounting and reporting process for multiple indirect real estate portfolios utilizing US GAAP and IFRS. This individual will report to the Portfolio Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Take a lead role in the quarterly and annual accounting closes, including drafting financial statements and client statements.

• Review the work of junior members of the team.

• Quarterly financial analysis, including review of accounting information from JV and co-invest partners.

• Coordinate quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as year-end audit and tax requirements.

• Review journal entries and bank reconciliations.

• Oversight of cash management and payables (e.g., investor capital calls and distributions, invoice payments, etc.).

• Work with the Performance team in calculating, interpreting, and communicating performance returns.

• Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process, as well as improve investor services.

• Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions.

• Take the lead on special projects as assigned, working across the global LaSalle Investor Accounting and Finance team and the Global Solutions business line.

• Co-ordinate and liaise with third party outsourced accounting & tax providers, JV partners, fund managers, asset managers, investors on finance, reporting & tax matters.

  Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-8 years of accounting experience.

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting.

• CPA designation is strongly preferred. Candidate will be expected to achieve CPA in order to qualify for future progression.

• Strong knowledge of technical accounting concepts.

• Strong acumen for use of accounting and other related systems. Experience with Yardi Voyager a plus.

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

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