Senior Fund Accountant - Real Estate

Alter Domus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for professional accreditations

Flexible arrangements

Generous holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Alter Domus is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant / Assistant Fund Manager to oversee the Fund Administration Real Estate Team in Chicago. The role involves supervising a team, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with agreements. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of 2 years' experience in real estate accounting, with Big 4 experience preferred. The position offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $105,000+, professional development opportunities, and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of real estate accounting and analysis experience.
• Big 4 experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and train a team of Associate and Fund Accountants.
• Prepare/review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for clients.
• Calculate and review various performance returns.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Organization skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Senior Fund Accountant / Assistant Fund Manager (Real Estate)

Alter Domus is currently seeking a Senior Fund Accountant / Assistant Fund Manager to join our Fund Administration Real Estate Team in Chicago.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Supervise, mentor, and train a team of Associate and Fund Accountants
• Develop leadership skills by demonstrating a willingness to lead projects and offer input
• Respond to auditor queries
• Communicate and interact with property manager(s) and client(s)
• Prepare/review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for clients, including financial information, performance returns, property operations, and variance analysis
• Calculate and review various performance returns and provide comparisons to benchmarks
• Review property budgets and help prepare the fund/account’s annual budget and business plan
• Determine appropriate cash distributions considering property objectives and fund/account strategic plans
• Prepare, review, analyze, and interpret accounting records, financial statements, footnotes, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
• Review documents to ensure compliance with IM and JV agreements

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum of 2 years of real estate accounting and analysis experience
• Big 4 experience preferred
• Proficiency in Excel
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Deadline-driven
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
• Supervisory experience a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry‑leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

• Support for professional accreditations
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan

Salary range: $60,000 - $105,000+ (based on level of experience).

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.