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Atlas Search

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Atlas Search, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview This range is provided by Atlas Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $200,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

This is a highly visible and strategic role supporting a platform.

Role overview As Head of Finance, you'll drive financial oversight and execution for acquisitions, dispositions, securitizations, and fund operations—while leading a multi-location finance team. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on, collaborative CPA with deep real estate debt experience to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

Partner with the business team to provide financial input on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and securitization transactions

Lead and mentor a multi-office Finance Team, fostering ownership, efficiency, and collaboration

Manage third-party relationships including fund administrators, external audit, and tax firms

Oversee daily liquidity planning and cash flow management for seamless execution of new investments

Drive improvements in financial reporting processes through automation, coordination with fund administrators, and leveraging ops teams

Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders (Valuation, Tax, Treasury, and global finance teams) to ensure a timely and accurate close process

Act as a key point of contact with senior finance leadership in New York and participate in firm-wide finance initiatives

Foster an environment of open communication, proactive problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

15+ years of finance and accounting experience

CPA required, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Background in Big 4 public accounting

combined with private industry experience preferred

Demonstrated experience in Mortgages or Loans

or similar alternatives platforms

Proven leadership and team development skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

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