Real Estate Client Accounting Services Manager

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd.•Chicago, IL

12d•$100,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Miller Cooper is seeking a Real Estate Client Accounting Services Manager to join our growing team! With over 105 years of independent, client-focused service in Chicagoland, 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 local, 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting.
CPA License required in lieu of master’s degree.
5+ years of experience in a controller/CFO role or client accounting services role in a public accounting firm.
Extensive experience in real estate analysis and financial reporting is required.
Expert-level proficiency with Yardi and MRI software is required.
Experience supervising and mentoring staff.
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 tea

Responsibilities

Manage the overall progress of real estate engagements in relation to staffing, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines for various real estate clients.
Perform accounting services for real estate clients, including bank and general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, compile financial statements, create/maintain financial projections, etc.
Manage financial reporting accuracy utilizing available tools to ensure efficient client workflow and on-time delivery of client deliverables.
Prepare schedules needed for external auditors and tax return preparers.
Manage the client relationships year-round, and look for opportunities to provide additional services.
Assist with researching, implementing, training on new accounting software.
Build trust and a personal connection with owners/decision makers in addition to the accounting team, learn about clients outside of their business.
Supervise assigned in charge/supervisors and ensure evaluation reports are completed.
Effectively schedule and staff engagements and work to improve the realization and utilization.
Actively mentor teams during engagements and support their learning and overall career progression.
Proactively build a referral network of bankers and professionals and seek new business opportunities.
Other duties as assigned, such as special projects, including other agreed upon procedures set forth by clients.