The Scion Group
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Scion is paving a path in student living and we’re seeking a talented Senior Fund Accountant to join us in executing our vision. This position focuses on the preparation, verification, and presentation of financial data for our joint ventures. The Senior Fund Accountant is a strategic leader in a fast‑paced, agile corporate environment, demanding principled thinking, strong project‑management skills, and an appreciation for bold innovation. This role is based out of our Central Office in downtown Chicago, IL and requires five days in office.
FLSA Status Exempt
Discretionary annual bonus
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Matching
Paid Maternal Leave
Your Responsibilities
Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare annual financial statements and footnotes for internal and external stakeholders.
Complete conversion of accounting and financial statements from US GAAP to IFRS for external reporting.
Account for business transactions of the Real Estate Investment Trusts, holding companies in the joint venture structures, and the joint venture company (e.g., contributions, distributions, operating expenses).
Complete consolidations process for joint ventures.
Account for Scion’s investments in joint ventures.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and review bank reconciliations prepared by the bookkeeper.
Prepare reconciliations of intercompany balances within joint venture structure.
Proactively monitor and achieve internal and external deadlines.
Effectively work with Property Accountants to resolve any property entity questions and provide necessary information.
Respond to inquiries from external auditors of joint venture companies.
Continuously improve processes to address inefficiencies or ineffectiveness.
What We Require
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
3‑5 years of professional accounting experience
Obtained or pursuing CPA preferred.
Job location is based at Scion headquarters in Chicago, IL
Working hours are general daytime business hours
The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.
Salary range: $90,000 - $95,000 USD (base plus bonus and benefits).
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Scion is paving a path in student living and we’re seeking a talented Senior Fund Accountant to join us in executing our vision. This position focuses on the preparation, verification, and presentation of financial data for our joint ventures. The Senior Fund Accountant is a strategic leader in a fast‑paced, agile corporate environment, demanding principled thinking, strong project‑management skills, and an appreciation for bold innovation. This role is based out of our Central Office in downtown Chicago, IL and requires five days in office.
FLSA Status Exempt
Discretionary annual bonus
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Matching
Paid Maternal Leave
Your Responsibilities
Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare annual financial statements and footnotes for internal and external stakeholders.
Complete conversion of accounting and financial statements from US GAAP to IFRS for external reporting.
Account for business transactions of the Real Estate Investment Trusts, holding companies in the joint venture structures, and the joint venture company (e.g., contributions, distributions, operating expenses).
Complete consolidations process for joint ventures.
Account for Scion’s investments in joint ventures.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and review bank reconciliations prepared by the bookkeeper.
Prepare reconciliations of intercompany balances within joint venture structure.
Proactively monitor and achieve internal and external deadlines.
Effectively work with Property Accountants to resolve any property entity questions and provide necessary information.
Respond to inquiries from external auditors of joint venture companies.
Continuously improve processes to address inefficiencies or ineffectiveness.
What We Require
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
3‑5 years of professional accounting experience
Obtained or pursuing CPA preferred.
Job location is based at Scion headquarters in Chicago, IL
Working hours are general daytime business hours
The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.
Salary range: $90,000 - $95,000 USD (base plus bonus and benefits).
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