Real Estate Advisory Supervisor

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Commuter assistance

Job summary

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. is seeking a Real Estate Advisory – Senior / Supervisor to join our growing Chicago team.

With over 105 years of independent, client-focused service, we offer mentorship, accelerated career growth, and cross-industry exposure. You will lead monthly and quarterly close processes, oversee real estate transaction accounting, and collaborate with audit and tax teams to deliver integrated client solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• CPA, or CPA eligibility (with 150 credit hours).
• 4+ years of experience in public accounting, preferably servicing real estate clients.
• At least 2 years operating in a Senior role at a public accounting firm.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise monthly and quarterly close processes, including bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Advise on and oversee transaction-related accounting including purchase price allocations and opening balance sheet setups.
• Collaborate with audit and tax teams to provide integrated solutions for real estate-related engagements.
• Facilitate tax and audit requests between client management and internal teams.
• Lead advisory on entity structuring, transaction planning, and process improvement for real estate clients.
• Review workpapers for key advisory areas such as cash, AR/AP, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Client service oriented

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or CPA eligibility (150 credits)

Job description

Miller Cooper is seeking a Real Estate Advisory – Senior / Supervisor to join our growing team!

With over 105 years of independent, client-focused service in Chicago, we've grown organically—never through mergers or acquisitions. That means more opportunity, more impact, and a real voice in your department and your career

Firm Highlights:

• Crain’s Chicago 10th largest firm (2024), Accounting Today’s 55th largest firm in the US, 10th in the Great Lakes region (2025).


• Largest independent public accounting firm in Chicago.


• Large Firm Opportunities, Small Firm Culture.


• The opportunity to work in various industries, including Manufacturing, Distribution, Real Estate, Construction, Tech, Start-Ups and more.


• Hybrid work environment with flexible locations- your choice of offices in Chicago, Deerfield, and Downers Grove.


• Culture of collaboration. We win as a team; we lose as a team.

How We Will Invest in You:

• Mentorship. Everyone has a mentor to help you grow and develop the career you want and build relationships throughout the firm.


• Career growth. We recognize good work and are proud to offer promotions at an accelerated pace compared to the industry average and offer continued learning to support you.


• Variety of work. We help you foster business relationships and gain a variety of experience by working on a range of clients and industries.


• Flexibility. We focus on balancing schedules and recognize the importance of having time to unplug and recharge. We don’t mandate a yearly billable hour requirement.

How You Will Contribute:

• Direct and supervise monthly and quarterly close processes, including review of bank reconciliations, journal entries, financial statement preparation, and reporting packages for client management teams.


• Advise-on and oversee transaction-related accounting, including purchase price allocations, opening balance sheet setups, and gain/loss calculations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client objectives.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with audit and tax teams to provide integrated solutions for compliance engagements.


• Facilitate tax and audit requests and act as an intermediary between client management and various internal service teams.


• Provide consulting and facilitation on accounting and tax matters related to entity structuring, transaction planning, business process improvement, and workflow optimization for real estate clients.


• Review testing and workpapers prepared by staff for key advisory areas such as cash, accounts receivable/payable, fixed assets, revenue recognition, operating expenses, and debt compliance.


• Identify complex issues and develop solutions proactively; communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership and client stakeholders.


• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and enhancing client satisfaction through strategic insights and high-quality deliverables.


• Coach and mentor staff, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and support for professional development.


• Stay current on accounting, auditing, and tax standards relevant to real estate, and lead team training initiatives to ensure compliance and best practices.


• Manage special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned, including process improvement and technology integration efforts.

About YOU!

• Bachelor's degree in accounting


• CPA, or CPA eligibility (with 150 credit hours)


• 4+ years of experience in public accounting industry, preferably at a mid-market firm servicing real estate clients and / or 4+ years of progressive accounting experience within the real estate industry


• At least 2 years' operating in a Senior role at a public accounting firm


• Passion for client service and an entrepreneurial mindset


• DAILY ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION to travel to and from client locations and our office locations


• Strong collaboration skills and desire to work as a team

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including internal salary alignment, market data, and the candidate’s qualifications- including, but not limited to, specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, and relevant degrees or certifications (e.g., CPA, JD). The salary range estimated below is inclusive of all departments within the Firm, and offered salaries may vary within the given range depending on the specific department. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this level is $70,000 - $120,000, not including discretionary annual bonus and other competitive benefits including health benefits, commuter assistance, and more.