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Senior Technical Accounting Manager

Buckingham Search, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Senior Manager, Technical Accounting Position: Senior Manager, Technical Accounting at a leading real estate/hospitality company.

Location: Chicago, IL | Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 | Work Arrangement: Corporate Office | Hybrid.

Are you a CPA with a strong background in public accounting and technical accounting? Join a leading real estate/hospitality company as a Senior Manager in Technical Accounting, where you’ll play a critical role in supporting acquisitions, investments, and complex accounting transactions while collaborating with cross‑functional finance teams.

What You’ll Do:

Support structured transactions, acquisitions, dispositions, capital commitments, joint ventures, and other investments.

Partner with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Finance teams on complex accounting issues.

Perform technical accounting research under U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations; prepare or review accounting memos.

Lead purchase price allocations and review valuations with external advisors.

Oversee quarterly fair value updates and contingent consideration arrangements.

Review contracts and provide guidance on accounting implications.

Prepare or review certain SEC disclosures and support external auditors.

Coach, mentor, and develop senior accountants.

Promote and embody company core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, and Well‑being.

Why You’ll Love It:

Competitive pay and exceptional corporate benefits.

Flexible work schedule and work‑life initiatives including wellness benefits.

Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.

Supportive culture recognized on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® for 10+ years.

Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

You Should Apply If:

CPA required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

6‑7+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting roles.

Strong technical accounting expertise, particularly in M&A, SEC reporting, or transaction accounting.

Hands‑on, solutions‑oriented, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Bring your technical accounting expertise to a growing hospitality leader and make an impact across complex, high‑profile transactions!

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