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Company Information:

• Founded nearly 15 years ago
• Developer-Owner of over 1000 residential units
• Expansion plans to hit over 2000 units in the next 2 years 
• Respected properties in Chicago and surrounding areas
• Extensive financial resources for growthj
• Corporate office in North Chicago near blue line

What the Company Offers You:

• Reports directly to Owner
• Small office, hands on accounting 
• Communicate with investors and help with strategy
• Positive Atmosphere—Owner truly cares about his people
• Work independently– Owner provides the goal and lets you get the work done.
• Paid time off around 30 days annually!
• Advise owner on, purchase accounting, performance metrics, etc.
• Entrepreneurial Culture
• Put your “Signature” on a growing company.

Your Role with the Company:

You would report to the President and handle all the accounting and financial transactions for the company.  This includes updated financial records and reporting for the company and advising the owner/president as needed on financial matters.  You’ll be responsible for overseeing/managing one person in AP and directly handing monthly closing processes, bank statement reconciliations, month and year end financial reporting, coordinating annual audit, annual budgeting/forecasting and cash management forecasting by property.  This hands-on role allows you to work with property managers and owner to achieve operational and financial goals.  You’ll also assist the owner with purchase accounting for acquisitions, capital improvement budgeting, and risk management.

Background Profile:

• 3+ years accounting experience 
• Solid proficiency with monthly closing and financial statement preparation
• Background in accounting for residential apartment buildings helpful
• Exposure to budgeting buildings and communicating with outside investors/bankers
• Proficiency with MS Excel

About DK Cole & The Process:

DK Cole is a privately owned executive search and consulting firm, and we have been engaged to conduct this confidential search by the client company. We maintain a high level of ethics in dealing with both clients and candidates, and maintain a very high level of confidentiality with candidates' information. Thanks in advance for your interest. Please send your resume in Word and provide a phone number where you can be reached between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Your information will be held in the strictest of confidence.