Sr. AVP, Fund Accounting (Real Estate)

Location: Chicago, IL; hybrid work policy

Base compensation: $185,000–$200,000 annually, plus discretionary annual bonus and incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global provides corporate services, including finance, technology, human resources, and operations, to Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

What you will do

• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Oversee fund accounting, monthly and quarterly close processes, financial reporting, and lender reporting across real estate asset classes.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls in accordance with GAAP and company requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and act as the primary liaison with auditing firms.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, portfolio company accounting requirements, and reporting for private entities, public entities, joint ventures, and REITs.
• Drive business partner relationships, process improvements, automation, and cross-functional training initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 10 years of real estate accounting and financial reporting experience, including at least 3 years leading and managing a team.
• CPA certification.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SEC and public company reporting, REIT accounting, and SOX compliance.
• Experience developing and monitoring internal controls, managing change, and executing business strategies.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, client service, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.

Nice to have

• Big Four public accounting experience.
• Commercial real estate fund reporting experience, including open-ended funds, closed-end funds, separate accounts, or REIT-related reporting.
• Experience with Workday Financials, Yardi, MRI, or financial reporting tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work policy with weekly meeting-free productivity hours, Summer Fridays, and a Work From Anywhere Month.
• Health insurance, wellness benefits, retirement savings plan, 401(k), paid holidays, and paid time off.
• In-house and external learning and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace focused on continuous improvement, high standards, and business partner success.