Director of Finance

Chicagoland Accountants Check This Out!

• Are you eager to make a significant impact within a growing company?
• Do you have experience in Real Estate or Property Management Accounting?
• Have you been part of a Leadership Team or held a leadership role?

If you answered "Yes" to all three, keep reading-this opportunity might be for you!

Role Summary

We're looking for a skilled Accounting Manager who will play a pivotal role in our ambitious plan to double our top-line revenue over the next 3-4 years. This is an opportunity to leverage your accounting expertise, leadership experience, and strategic thinking to drive both financial and operational success. The experience you gain here will be an invaluable highlight on your resume-unless, of course, you decide to stay with us for the long haul!

In this role, you will oversee all financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance, ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency. You'll work closely with executive leadership, providing insights on long-term financial planning, operational performance, and profitability. Additionally, you'll lead the finance team, ensuring seamless execution of both corporate and property management accounting while maintaining industry compliance.

This position requires someone with a blend of strategic foresight, financial expertise, and a deep understanding of how operations drive financial outcomes.

What You Will Receive

• Salary - $100,000.00-$120,000.00(USD)
• Annual Performance Bonus - Up to 10% of wages (Effective 2025 calendar year)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Optional Life and AD&D, Disability, Critical illness, Accident, & Healthcare FSA
• Better Book Club - Financial incentives to read
• Paid Time Off - 15 Days (Accrued)
• Paid Birthday - 1 Day (Take during month of bday)
• Paid Holidays - 7 Days
• Investment - 401K Plans
• Training - Manager & Leadership Training

What You Must Bring

• Particular & Detail Oriented - Rarely makes unforced errors ensures accuracy.
• Operational & Financial Integration - Understands how the day-to-day operations of the business directly impact financial performance, and vice versa.
• Strategic Planning - Develops strategic plans and initiatives that align with both short-term and long-term organizational goals.
• Communication - Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively across all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Accounting Intelligence - Possesses a comprehensive understanding of best practices in Finance and Accounting.
• Construction Accounting - Demonstrates successful experience with Work In Progress (WIP) accounting for projects exceeding $100K.
• Property Management Accounting - Deep understanding of the distinctions between trust accounting and corporate accounting.
• Education - Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management/Administration
• Qualifications - Proficiency in Quickbooks and Appfolio (required)
• Fast Pace - Our management operations turns out 5,000-7,000 invoices per month between maintenance and property management services that you must be able to understand the process to manage your team to stay on top of the flow.

The GC Realty Experience™

At GC Realty & Development LLC, we bring The GC Realty Experience™ to life every single day. It's not just a concept-it's embedded in our words, actions, and decisions. Guided by our core values-RESPONSIVE, OWN IT, GSD, and BETTER RESULTS-we ensure that everyone who interacts with our brand truly feels the difference.

Whether it's a team member, client, resident, or vendor, our goal is to make every experience smooth, efficient, and impactful. We take pride in making business simple and stress-free by delivering smart solutions the first time and leaving a lasting, positive impression. The GC Realty Experience™ is at the heart of everything we do, shaping the way we serve, solve problems, and create meaningful relationships.

Are you the right fit??? We encourage you to check out our reputation online, our GlassDoor reviews, and our podcast, Straight Up Chicago Investor!