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Robert Half Assistant Controller in Chicago, Illinois

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To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Assistant Controller. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.

This individual will serve in a lead role to help manage a significant portion of the accounting and reporting process for multiple indirect real estate portfolios utilizing US GAAP and IFRS. This individual will report to the Portfolio Controller.

Responsibilities:

  • Take a lead role in the quarterly and annual accounting closes, including drafting financial statements and client statements.

  • Review the work of junior members of the team.

  • Quarterly financial analysis, including review of accounting information from JV and co-invest partners.

  • Coordinate quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as year-end audit and tax requirements.

  • Review journal entries and bank reconciliations.

  • Oversight of cash management and payables (e.g., investor capital calls and distributions, invoice payments, etc.).

  • Work with the Performance team in calculating, interpreting, and communicating performance returns.

  • Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process, as well as improve investor services.

  • Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions.

  • Take the lead on special projects as assigned, working across the global LaSalle Investor Accounting and Finance team and the Global Solutions business line.

  • Co-ordinate and liaise with third party outsourced accounting & tax providers, JV partners, fund managers, asset managers, investors on finance, reporting & tax matters.

    Requirements

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5-8 years of accounting experience.

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting.

  • CPA designation is strongly preferred. Candidate will be expected to achieve CPA in order to qualify for future progression.

  • Strong knowledge of technical accounting concepts.

  • Strong acumen for use of accounting and other related systems. Experience with Yardi Voyager a plus.

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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