38262 | Director of Property & Project Accounting - Living

Brilliant Agent • Chicago, IL

4d • $140,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Brilliant is partnering with a national real estate firm that is building out its leadership team and looking to add a Director of Property and Project Accounting with a strong multi family background. This is a highly visible role overseeing property accounting and development accounting across a large, growing multi family portfolio. The position sits at the intersection of operations, development, and leadership, and will play a key role in scaling processes, strengthening controls, and supporting continued portfolio growth.

Requirements

• Deep experience in multi family property accounting, ideally within a national or multi state portfolio
• Strong understanding of development and project accounting, including construction in progress and capitalization
• Prior experience leading teams and owning end to end accounting functions
• Comfortable operating in a fast paced, growth oriented environment
• ERP experience within real estate platforms strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Leading property and project accounting for a national multi family portfolio, including stabilized and in development assets
• Overseeing month end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet integrity across multiple entities
• Partnering closely with development, construction, asset management, and FP&A teams on project accounting, capitalization, and cost tracking
• Ensuring consistency and accuracy in accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards across the portfolio
• Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of property and project accountants
• Supporting system optimization and process improvements as the portfolio continues to scale

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees