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Mon Ami Real Estate

Controller

Mon Ami Real Estate, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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About Mon Ami Real Estate

Mon Ami Real Estate is a $350M+ AUM investment firm with a national portfolio spanning retail, industrial, office, mixed‑use, multifamily, and land assets. Over the past 15 years, we’ve built an investment strategy centered on acquiring properties with intrinsic value, enhancing performance post‑acquisition, and delivering strong risk‑adjusted returns. Today, we own and manage more than 200 properties across 22 states, with a growth trajectory toward $1B AUM. Base Pay Range

$90,000 – $125,000 per year The Role

As we scale, delivering precise, timely, and insightful property‑level financials is mission‑critical. We are seeking a seasoned Controller to oversee our Property Accounting team, reporting directly to the CFO. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate reporting, driving the budgeting and forecasting process, and overseeing an offshore team of property accountants. You’ll oversee accounting operations across a diverse real estate portfolio while partnering cross‑functionally with Property Asset Management, Lease Administration, Acquisitions, and Leasing. What You’ll Do

Oversee financial reporting across corporate, property, and joint venture entities, ensuring timely month-, quarter-, and year‑end closes. Prepare and review GAAP‐compliant financial statements, lender packages, and compliance deliverables. Drive the annual budget process; deliver forecasts, variance analysis, and actionable insights. Deliver all property and investment accounting: AP/AR, tenant billing, CAM reconciliations, acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancings. Oversee construction draw processes and cost accounting for development projects. Serve as the primary contact for auditors and tax advisors while maintaining robust internal controls and policies. Supervise, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team (onshore and offshore), fostering accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Who You Are

10+ years in property accounting with at least 4+ years in a supervisory/management role. Deep knowledge of U.S. real estate accounting, including property management, investment accounting, and complex transactions (acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing). Proficient in real estate accounting platforms (Yardi Voyager Elevate, MRI, RealPage, Dynamics, JD Edwards) and advanced in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling). Strong problem‑solving skills, exceptional accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Proven ability to mentor teams, build scalable processes, and partner effectively across departments. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred. Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level Employment Type

Full‑time Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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