Sr. Manager - Specialized Accounting

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of Sr. Manager - Specialized Accounting in Chicago, Illinois.

What you'll do:

The Senior Property Accounting Manager ensures that the monthly close process is completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position works closely with property managers and members of the financial planning and analysis team to gather and analyze property-level data.

Your job will include:

• Manage the timely completion of the monthly close process.
• Review and approve the portfolio's monthly financial statements.
• Finalize monthly income statement analyses that compare actual to budget/forecast and the previous year, as well as robust explanations for variances for presentation to senior management.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, including complex cash accounts.
• Finalize quarterly and annual schedules to support the financial statements required for public reporting.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors during the quarterly review and annual audit processes.
• Recommend potential changes and improvements to existing policies and procedures.
• Continually evaluate system processes across the company and lead projects that streamline and improve the monthly close process, including software implementation and integration projects.
• Support key customers, including property managers and members of the financial planning and analysis team.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Public Accountant designation.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the real estate and/or property industry.
• Strong analytical skills and an excellent working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize based on company needs.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, drive projects to completion and meet deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent presentation skills and a high degree of comfort with public speaking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other relevant accounting software programs.