Atlas Search
Base pay range $200,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description. Additional compensation types Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from Atlas Search Highly visible finance leadership role supporting a global real estate credit platform - you'll oversee financial reporting, fund operations, and debt compliance across a portfolio of real estate debt strategies, while leading a multi-office finance team. The seat blends technical expertise with business partnership — ideal for a hands-on CPA with deep real estate debt and fund accounting experience who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities
Provide financial leadership on acquisitions, dispositions, securitizations, and fund financing transactions Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-office Finance Team, promoting ownership, efficiency, and collaboration Manage relationships with third-party fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors Oversee daily liquidity analysis, cash management, and fund-level reporting for seamless execution of new investments Drive process improvements in financial reporting and fund operations, leveraging administrators and internal ops teams Partner with internal stakeholders (Valuation, Tax, Treasury, Global Finance) to ensure timely, accurate close and NAV processes Act as a key point of contact with senior finance leadership and contribute to firm-wide finance initiatives Ensure compliance with GAAP, lender covenants, and investor reporting requirements Qualifications
15–25 years of progressive experience in private equity fund accounting, fund administration, or finance leadership Strong background in real estate debt (loans, mortgages, securitizations, CMBS/RMBS, CRE CLOs, mezzanine, bridge lending) CPA with prior Big 4 or fund administrator training strongly preferred Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing Finance Other Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals Real Estate Investment Management Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Atlas Search by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Child care support Paid paternity leave Student loan assistance Disability insurance Get notified about new Director of Real Estate jobs in
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All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description. Additional compensation types Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from Atlas Search Highly visible finance leadership role supporting a global real estate credit platform - you'll oversee financial reporting, fund operations, and debt compliance across a portfolio of real estate debt strategies, while leading a multi-office finance team. The seat blends technical expertise with business partnership — ideal for a hands-on CPA with deep real estate debt and fund accounting experience who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities
Provide financial leadership on acquisitions, dispositions, securitizations, and fund financing transactions Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-office Finance Team, promoting ownership, efficiency, and collaboration Manage relationships with third-party fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors Oversee daily liquidity analysis, cash management, and fund-level reporting for seamless execution of new investments Drive process improvements in financial reporting and fund operations, leveraging administrators and internal ops teams Partner with internal stakeholders (Valuation, Tax, Treasury, Global Finance) to ensure timely, accurate close and NAV processes Act as a key point of contact with senior finance leadership and contribute to firm-wide finance initiatives Ensure compliance with GAAP, lender covenants, and investor reporting requirements Qualifications
15–25 years of progressive experience in private equity fund accounting, fund administration, or finance leadership Strong background in real estate debt (loans, mortgages, securitizations, CMBS/RMBS, CRE CLOs, mezzanine, bridge lending) CPA with prior Big 4 or fund administrator training strongly preferred Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing Finance Other Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals Real Estate Investment Management Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Atlas Search by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Child care support Paid paternity leave Student loan assistance Disability insurance Get notified about new Director of Real Estate jobs in
Chicago, IL . Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$280,000.00 1 day ago Chicago, IL $125,000.00-$225,000.00 6 days ago Willowbrook, IL $125,000.00-$150,000.00 1 day ago Willowbrook, IL $125,000.00-$150,000.00 5 days ago Chicago, IL $174,000.00-$236,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $140,000.00-$165,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $102,000.00-$154,000.00 3 days ago Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$180,000.00 3 days ago Chicago, IL $139,000.00-$271,000.00 2 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $140,000.00-$175,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $225,000.00-$275,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $160,000.00-$180,000.00 2 days ago Chicago, IL $110,500.00-$143,000.00 2 months ago Chicago, IL $113,000.00-$164,000.00 2 days ago Chicago, IL $123,684.00-$181,354.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $158,525.00-$186,500.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $145,600.00-$182,000.00 1 year ago Chicago, IL $95,000.00-$145,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$185,000.00 4 days ago Oak Brook, IL $100,900.00-$126,100.00 1 day ago Niles, IL $85,000.00-$105,000.00 1 day ago Market Development Manager – Chicago Tri-State Chicago, IL $115,000.00-$130,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $45,000.00-$47,500.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$85,000.00 10 months ago Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$120,000.00 4 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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