Controller & Treasury Manager

CLEAR INVESTMENT GROUPController & Treasury ManagerChicago, IL · In-Office · $170K+ Base · Full Benefits This is a rare opportunity to own the financial infrastructure of a fast-moving real estate investment platform — not just maintain it. → You’ll step into a pivotal role at a firm actively deploying capital across multiple markets, managing complex multi-entity portfolios, and building the operational backbone for its next phase of growth.→ You’ll sit at the intersection of accounting, treasury, investor reporting, and strategic finance — with direct access to senior leadership and meaningful scope from day one. $$170K+ BaseCommensurate with experience▲High-Growth PlatformActive acquisitions & rehab pipeline✦Leadership RoleShape the financial infrastructure ABOUT CLEAR INVESTMENT GROUPClear Investment Group is a Chicago-based real estate investment firm with a 20+ year track record of acquiring, rehabilitating, and stabilizing distressed Class C workforce housing across secondary and tertiary markets. We exist at the intersection of financial returns and community impact — delivering institutional-quality asset management while preserving affordable housing for the communities that need it most.With an active portfolio spanning Chicago, Syracuse, Tuscaloosa, and Washington D.C., and a growing acquisition pipeline, we are scaling rapidly — and building the team to match. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary of $170K+, commensurate with experienceComprehensive health and dental insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and company holidaysIn-office environment at our Chicago headquarters — a collaborative, ownership-driven culture THE ROLEWe are looking for a sharp, execution-oriented finance leader to serve as Controller & Treasury Manager — a dual-mandate role that combines rigorous controllership with proactive cash and liquidity management across a multi-entity real estate portfolio.This is not a steady-state accounting role. You will be building, optimizing, and leading — tightening reporting cycles, strengthening controls, managing treasury across active deals, and positioning the finance function to scale alongside an aggressive growth strategy.Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the principal leadership team, you will have real visibility into the business, genuine ownership over your function, and the opportunity to grow with the organization. WHAT YOU’LL OWNAccounting & Financial OperationsLead company-wide accounting across properties, entities, and investment vehiclesOwn the month-end and year-end close processes end-to-endReview financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysesEnsure GAAP compliance and enforce consistent accounting policies firm-widePartner with external auditors, tax advisors, and lendersTreasury & Cash ManagementManage company-wide cash positioning and liquidity planning across entitiesBuild and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts tied to acquisition and rehab timelinesOversee intercompany transactions, borrowing activity, and capital movementMonitor operating reserves, debt service obligations, and property funding needsOwn banking relationships and optimize treasury operationsFinancial Planning & Investor ReportingLead the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecastingPrepare LP and investor-level financial reporting packagesSupport acquisition underwriting, portfolio performance reviews, and operational analysisSurface trends, risks, and opportunities through rigorous financial analysisTeam Leadership & CultureLead, mentor, and develop the accounting team — Senior Property Accountants and staffEstablish clear accountability, workflow discipline, and scalable operating proceduresElevate the team’s capabilities and ownership; build a bench, not just a headcountChampion a high-performance, collaborative culture aligned with CIG’s valuesSystems & Process ExcellenceMaximize Yardi utilization and streamline accounting workflowsStrengthen internal controls and standardize procedures across the portfolioDrive reporting automation and expand financial visibility organization-wideIdentify and lead cross-functional improvements that support scaling WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experienceStrong real estate accounting background — multi-property and multi-entity environmentsDemonstrated treasury and cash management experience across complex capital structuresProven track record managing and developing accounting teams in fast-paced settingsDeep operational finance instincts — you understand what the numbers mean for the businessAdvanced Yardi experience strongly preferredThe ability to move between strategic thinking and ground-level execution without losing altitudeClear, confident communication skills — with leadership, investors, and your team CLEAR INVESTMENT GROUP · 105 W Madison Street, Suite 500, Chicago, ILclearinvestmentgroup.com