Accounting Project & Reporting Manager

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, 3浮动

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

Disability (short-term/long-term)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Project & Reporting Manager to lead accounting and reporting initiatives within our Accounting & Finance team in Downers Grove, IL.

This role focuses on process improvement, system enhancements, and strategic project execution across portfolios. Annual base salary range is $112,227.79 - $143,090.43, with eligibility for the discretionary bonus program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, reporting, and process improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify business requirements and develop practical solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay on schedule and within scope.
• Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables while communicating progress to leadership.
• Evaluate system enhancements and process improvements that drive efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Perform and review complex accounting activities within assigned portfolios.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting processes.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and compliance initiatives.
• Serve as a key liaison between Accounting, IT, property accounting teams, business partners, and external vendors.
• Research accounting issues, analyze alternatives, and provide recommendations to executive accounting leadership.
• Support the successful implementation of new systems, reporting tools, and accounting initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Accounting Project & Reporting Manager to join our Accounting & Finance team. This unique role combines technical accounting expertise with project leadership, offering the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives that improve accounting processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and support business growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead accounting, reporting, and process improvement projects from planning through implementation.


• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify business requirements and develop practical solutions.


• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay on schedule and within scope.


• Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables while communicating progress to leadership.


• Evaluate system enhancements and process improvements that drive efficiency and strengthen internal controls.


• Perform and review complex accounting activities within assigned portfolios.


• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting processes.


• Assist with internal and external audit requests and compliance initiatives.


• Serve as a key liaison between Accounting, IT, property accounting teams, business partners, and external vendors.


• Research accounting issues, analyze alternatives, and provide recommendations to executive accounting leadership.


• Support the successful implementation of new systems, reporting tools, and accounting initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• Progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility.


• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.


• Experience managing projects, process improvement initiatives, or system implementations.


• Ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable solutions.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders.


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial systems.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred.


• Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting platforms, and accounting process automation.


• Project management experience or formal project management training.


• Experience working within real estate, property management, or multi-entity accounting environments is a plus.

Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives, collaborate with senior leadership, and help shape the future of accounting operations through innovation, process improvement, and strategic project execution. If you enjoy leading change, solving complex challenges, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Annual Base Salary Range: $112,227.79 - $143,090.43. This position is eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus program.

Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible Full-time employees:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)


• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match


• Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year


• Sick time


• Tuition reimbursement opportunity


• Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary


• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability


• Paid Parental Leave

This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.

As part of our commitment to an efficient and consistent hiring experience, The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC and its affiliated companies (\"Inland\") may utilize artificial intelligence (\"AI\") or automated technologies to assist in certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, including resume review and candidate screening. AI-enabled tools are used to support hiring decisions and are not used as the sole basis for employment decisions. All employment decisions are reviewed and made by qualified Inland professionals.

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