Senior Vice President, Corporate Accounting

AJ Capital Partners•Chicago, IL

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The SVP, Corporate Accounting will serve as a strategic and operational leader overseeing AJCP’s corporate accounting function. This role will ensure financial integrity, operational excellence, and scalability across AJCP’s corporate entities, while connecting the dots between the firm’s property, fund, and corporate accounting activities to ensure a cohesive financial view of the business. This position requires a leader who can seamlessly balance strategic vision with hands-on management of the organization’s day-to-day financial operations. The SVP will also partner closely with the Finance team to analyze and communicate the financial story behind the numbers, particularly understanding forecast versus actuals and how fees earned (including development fees, management fees, leasing commissions, etc) and corporate overheads impact AJCP’s overall financial health.

Requirements

Proven executive-level leadership in corporate accounting, with the ability to align accounting operations to organizational goals.
Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to senior leadership ownership groups and external stakeholders.
Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to managing financial risk.
High degree of organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the flexibility to operate both strategically and tactically.
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performance teams
B.A. or B.S. degree in accounting
15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing corporate accounting operations
Proven experience managing multi-entity corporate accounting, including payroll, allocations, and consolidated reporting
Big 4 public accounting experience

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree, such as a Masters of Accountancy / MAC or a Masters of Business Administration / MBA
CPA or CPA candidate

Responsibilities

Lead AJCP’s corporate accounting function, overseeing all aspects of financial reporting, monthly and quarterly close processes, and accounting operations for 40+ corporate entities.
Partner closely with the CFO to shape and execute AJCP’s accounting strategy, ensuring processes, reporting, and team capabilities scale with the firm’s growth.
Direct the preparation of consolidated corporate financial statements, management reports, and analytical summaries that highlight performance drivers and trends.
Oversee corporate cash management and liquidity planning to ensure operational continuity and fiscal efficiency.
Ensure compliance with company policies and internal control standards, maintaining the highest levels of accuracy and integrity.
Oversee key day-to-day functions including payroll/401k, accounts payable, intercompany allocations, and shared services cost distribution and dive into details as needed.
Collaborate cross-functionally to drive key projects.
Serve as a subject matter expert on technical accounting matters and lead continuous improvement initiatives within the Corporate Accounting function.
Oversee the annual audit and tax reporting processes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and proactively identifying potential risks, gaps, or improvements in financial controls.
Develop and implement best-in-class accounting policies, procedures, and controls for a vertically integrated real estate investment platform.
Manage the banking relationships, including controls around access and signers.
Serve as a senior financial leader and trusted partner to executive leadership
Mentor and develop a high-performing team of four accounting and finance professionals, including a team of outsourced accountants, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.