Accounting Manager - Real Estate

Clear Investment Group•Chicago, IL

1d•$130,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to lead and scale the accounting infrastructure of a rapidly growing real estate investment platform — not just manage day-to-day accounting processes. You’ll work directly with senior leadership across accounting, finance, and operations initiatives supporting a growing national real estate portfolio. You’ll oversee property accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close processes, and team development across multiple entities and investment structures. You’ll lead and mentor Senior Property Accountants and the Accounts Payable Coordinator while helping improve operational systems, controls, and accounting workflows. Clear Investment Group (“CIG”) is a Chicago-based, real estate investment firm specializing in opportunistic, value-add multifamily investments. CIG focuses on revitalizing communities while delivering strong risk-adjusted returns to investors through disciplined execution and operational expertise. CIG’s leadership team has a combined 100+ years of real estate and investment experience, with a historical net IRR exceeding 37% across all realized investments since 2011. Clear Investment Group is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee the firm’s accounting operations across multiple entities, properties, and projects. This role will manage and mentor Senior Property Accountants and the Accounts Payable Coordinator while supporting financial reporting, month-end close processes, budgeting initiatives, and operational controls. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically strong in real estate accounting, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. This position offers significant exposure to real estate investment operations and long-term growth potential into senior finance leadership roles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
5+ years of accounting experience required
Prior management or supervisory experience required
Strong understanding of GAAP and property accounting principles
Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes
Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to manage priorities across multiple entities, properties, and projects
Comfortable working within a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
At least 3 years of real estate accounting experience preferred
Experience with Yardi or similar property accounting software preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities and properties
Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Review and approve journal entries, general ledger activity, and balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting packages
Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis initiatives
Maintain and improve internal accounting controls and operational workflows
Directly supervise Senior Property Accountants and the Accounts Payable Coordinator
Assist team members with prioritization, deadline management, and professional development
Ensure accounting deliverables are completed accurately and timely
Promote a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment
Support property-level financial analysis and reporting
Assist with fund accounting and investor reporting activities
Coordinate with external auditors, tax preparers, and third-party consultants
Partner cross-functionally with Acquisitions, Asset Management, Leadership, and Operations teams
Support ad hoc accounting, finance, and operational projects as needed