Corporate Accounting Manager

Position Title: Corporate Accounting Manager

Department: Accounting / Finance

Reports To: CFO

Location: Chicago, IL corporate office (hybrid schedule)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $115,000 – $135,000 + Annual Bonus

Job Summary

Evergreen Real Estate Group is hiring a Corporate Accounting Manager to lead accounting and financial reporting for our corporate entities, including the parent company, management and services companies, and development and general partner entities. The Corporate Accounting Manager will manage the corporate close, own the accuracy of the corporate books, and partner closely with the Controller, CFO, and department leaders.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can build strong processes, develop people, and turn complex real estate accounting into clear, timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Close & Reporting

- Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for Evergreen's corporate entities on a defined close calendar.

- Review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations (cash, intercompany, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, debt, payroll, and benefits liabilities).

- Prepare consolidated and entity-level corporate financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports.

- Account for corporate revenue streams such as property management fees, development fees, asset management fees, and construction fees.

- Manage intercompany activity and eliminations between corporate entities and with affiliated partnerships.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

- Coordinate the annual corporate audit and tax return preparation with external CPAs; prepare audit schedules and respond to requests.

- Ensure compliance with GAAP, bank covenants, and corporate lender and surety reporting requirements.

- Maintain and strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, and documented procedures for corporate accounting.

Team Leadership

- Supervise, train, and develop corporate staff accountants and AP/payroll support; set priorities and review work for accuracy.

- Conduct performance reviews and support hiring and onboarding.

Process & Systems

- Improve close efficiency and reporting quality through standardization and automation.

- Serve as a power user of the corporate general ledger and related systems (AP, payroll, expense management) and partner with IT on enhancements.

Business Partnership

- Lead the annual corporate budget and monthly budget-to-actual reporting with department heads.

- Manage corporate cash forecasting, line-of-credit activity, and treasury support.

- Support executive leadership with ad hoc analysis on overhead, fee income, and entity profitability.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Required

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years supervising accounting staff.

- Experience with corporate or holding-company accounting in a multi-entity environment, ideally in real estate.

- Experience leading a monthly close and preparing audit-ready financial statements.

Preferred

- Experience at a real estate developer, owner, or property management company, including fee revenue and development cost accounting.

- Familiarity with affordable housing structures (LIHTC partnerships, developer fees, GP entities).

- Public accounting audit experience.

Licenses & Certifications

- CPA license preferred (or actively pursuing).

Technical & Physical Skills

- Strong command of GAAP, accrual accounting, intercompany accounting, and consolidations.

- Experience with corporate ERP or GL systems (e.g., RealPage, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or Yardi corporate modules).

- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial models).

Other Requirements

- Proven accuracy, organization, and ability to meet firm deadlines across competing priorities.

- Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.

- Availability for extended hours during month-end close, year-end, and audit periods as needed.

Skills

- Technical rigor: Catches errors before they reach reports and can explain the why behind every number.

- Leadership: Coaches the team, delegates clearly, and builds a culture of accountability.

- Communication: Translates accounting results into plain language for department leaders, executives, and lenders.

- Continuous improvement: Looks for ways to shorten the close and reduce manual work.

- Integrity and discretion: Handles confidential financial information with care.

- Mission alignment: Values Evergreens commitment to transforming communities and improving lives.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position works in a professional office environment at Evergreens Chicago corporate office on a hybrid schedule. The role is primarily sedentary and requires extended periods of computer work, reviewing financial data, and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs) of files or office materials may be required. Workload increases during month-end close, year-end, and audit periods.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Evergreen Real Estate Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.