Finance Operate - Manager – Real Estate & Fund Accounting (Chicago)

Position SummaryStep into a role where you'll help shape the future of finance. As part of our Finance Transformation team, you'll collaborate with CFOs, finance leaders, and executive clients to solve their most complex challenges. Leveraging Deloitte's unmatched resources and deep industry insights, you'll deliver innovative, market-driven solutions that modernize finance functions, elevate performance, and drive meaningful organizational change. Join us to empower clients to become strategic business partners, manage risk, and unlock new levels of financial and operational excellence. Work you'll do The Solution Delivery Manager oversees a team that performs accounting and reporting services for private funds such as private equity, hedge funds, fund of funds, real estate investment trusts and real assets including real estate, renewables, shipping, agriculture, aircraft, and timber. Lead a highly trained and skilled team that is able to scale operations rapidlyFoster a team-oriented environment – mentor team members, provide guidance in delivery, support learning and development of the teamOversight of Asset and/or Funds monthly/quarterly financial statement reviews, GAAP adjustments, variance analysis, asset and debt appraisalsResponsible for overseeing day-to-day client and team communications to manage and timely complete activities with a responsive and problem-solving mindsetEnsuring preparation/review of Fund NAV, account reconciliations and fee calculationsApply and advance your technical accounting knowledge for acquisition/divestiture of assets, assets in development stage, equity method investments, joint ventures, REITs, waterfalls, contributions/distributionsFinalization of audited/non-audited fund financial statements; continually improve the level and content of reporting and communicationDevelop, maintain relationships and collaborating with all internal and external stakeholders including Fund/entity Auditors and administratorsOversee onboarding of accounting and reporting services for new fund launches and asset acquisitions, support operationalizing teams to deliver servicesOversee and review client deliverables produced by junior resourcesDeveloping competency among team members; Provide coaching and development opportunities to staff and lead and evolve trainingWork with the team to identify and understand their challenges, manage day-to-day client, and team relationshipsIdentify technology and automation opportunities, sequencing initiatives in order of importance for development and partnering with technology teams on implementationAssess performance and manage engagement level service level agreementsWorking with clients to identify solutions to drive desired outcomesWorking within the team to identify solutions to drive desired outcomes such as deadlines, work product quality, automation, etc. The team Our Finance Operate offering provides ongoing operation of the Finance function as an extension of the Finance Transformation Advise and Implement offering portfolio. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting8+ years of relevant experience with GAAP / statutory reporting / fair value reporting in the alternative investments industry (private equity, hedge fund, REIT structures, real estate funds)Prior experience leading teams and directly managing peopleProficiency in MS office including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and WordExperience working with various software applications such as Yardi, ARC, Geneva, Investran, or similarAbility to travel up to 15%, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serveMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Finance or Accounting Active CPA LicenseAudit experience in the alternative investments industry is a plusIndependent thinker and resourceful problem solver with an ability to exercise mature judgmentTakes ownership and drives toward a successful outcomeCan see the big picture and naturally looks for what other client problems the team can solveAbility to work independently and in teams to manage multiple task assignmentsStrong oral and written communication skills; including presentation, interpersonal communication, and facilitation skillsBrings a genuine approach to day-to-day dealings that includes the highest ethical standardActing as a leader in a team environmentAbility to manage multiple partners including internal and external stakeholdersExperience of working with teams across multiple geographies Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. 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