Senior Corporate Accountant - Sterling Bay

About Sterling BaySterling Bay is a Chicago-based real estate investment and development companywith expertise in the acquisition,development, financing, leasing, and management of commercial property across abroad spectrum of asset sizesand types.Founded in 1986, Sterling Bay focuses on mixed-use urban developments, includingoffice, retail, residential, hoteland campus build-to-suit projects.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be able to handle multiple ongoingresponsibilities within a fast‐paced and adaptive environment. The seniorcorporate accountant will handle the following responsibilities: * Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting packages for assigned entities. * Maintain, review, and analyze all general ledger accounts. * Perform overall income statement and balance sheet analysis. * Assist senior accounting management with tax return review and compliance processes. * Oversee the accounting and operations for multiple private investment vehicles. * Assist with accounting and operations of private equity real estate funds. * Support senior manager in all investment fund accounting. * Analyze processes for improvement. Recommend and implement process changes where appropriate. * Prepare analyses to support annual financial statement audits and the preparation of tax returns. * Participate in special projects and prepare ad hoc reports as needed.QualificationsQualified candidates must possess the following: * Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a highly regarded undergraduate institution * Certified Public Accountant designation * 2+ years of experience in the tax or audit group of a large public accounting firm * Exposure to and familiarity with commercial real estate a plus * Strong familiarity with pass‐through accounting and tax matters * Proficient with MS Office software and experience with Yardi a plus. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate information succinctly and anticipate and resolve issues/problems on a proactive basis. * Ability to prioritize well and “manage up” to multiple managers. * Detail‐oriented, yet flexible, while operating in a dynamic environment with a focus on meeting deadlines. * Excellent collaborative skills to work in partnership with colleagues and across various departments. * High energy level, willing to take on new tasks and drive them to completion while working independently. * Strong work ethic with the highest degree of honesty, integrity, and discretion.CompensationMarket competitive salary as well as a performance‐based incentive.BenefitsSterling Bay offers a compensation package commensurate with experience.Work/life benefits include but are not limited to daily lunch provided by acorporate chef, access to on-site gym and shower rooms, participation in a 401Kplan, and a competitive healthcare package.Sterling Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer