Job Information
Robert Half Director of Real Estate Accounting in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Sweater weather is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy it? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance.
The Role
The primary responsibility of this position is the oversight of a team of 12 professionals and their assigned processes within the monthly and quarterly close process. This includes oversight of the accounting processes executed by the team, as well as additional deliverables that the team provides to others within the organization. Additionally, the Director is expected to serve as the primary customer service point of contact for the Business Unit Finance groups that are supported by their team and to proactively engage them in strategic discussions as to how to improve the level of corporate accounting’s service in the organization.
Manage the monthly close process to ensure completeness and accuracy of the real estate general ledger, including the accounting for the ownership-level activities of our owned and leased hotels, and our investments in joint ventures.
Review of quarterly and annual external reporting schedules.
Coordination of accounting for acquisitions and dispositions of owned hotel assets as well as transactions within the joint venture portfolio.
Identify and drive improvements in processes in the organization that will result in greater efficiencies as well as decrease exposure to financial misstatements.
Establish and implement development plans for all team members and monitor the performance of the team members against established goals.
Field and resolve questions from management and internal/external auditors.
Opportunities to participate in the company's Diversity & Inclusion activities.
Requirements
Job Requirements:
• Extensive experience with Accounting Software Systems
• Proficiency in using ADP - Financial Services
• Skilled in using BlackLine for financial operations
• Familiarity with Concur expense management software
• Proficient with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software
• Comprehensive knowledge of various Accounting Functions
• Experience in managing Accounts Payable (AP)
• Ability to oversee Accounts Receivable (AR) processes
• Proven experience in Auditing
• Familiarity with different Budget Processes
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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