Controller & Treasury Manager - Real Estate

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CLEAR INVESTMENT GROUPController & Treasury ManagerChicago,

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Finance & AccountingTreasury Manager

CLEAR INVESTMENT GROUP
Controller & Treasury Manager
Chicago, 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.

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$170K+ Base
Commensurate with experience

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High-Growth Platform
Active acquisitions & rehab pipeline

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Leadership Role
Shape the financial infrastructure

ABOUT CLEAR INVESTMENT GROUP

Clear 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 experience
Comprehensive health and dental insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
In-office environment at our Chicago headquarters — a collaborative, ownership-driven culture

THE ROLE

We 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 OWN

Accounting & Financial Operations

Lead company-wide accounting across properties, entities, and investment vehicles
Own the month-end and year-end close processes end-to-end
Review financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analyses
Ensure GAAP compliance and enforce consistent accounting policies firm-wide
Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders

Treasury & Cash Management

Manage company-wide cash positioning and liquidity planning across entities
Build and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts tied to acquisition and rehab timelines
Oversee intercompany transactions, borrowing activity, and capital movement
Monitor operating reserves, debt service obligations, and property funding needs
Own banking relationships and optimize treasury operations

Financial Planning & Investor Reporting

Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasting
Prepare LP and investor-level financial reporting packages
Support acquisition underwriting, portfolio performance reviews, and operational analysis
Surface trends, risks, and opportunities through rigorous financial analysis

Team Leadership & Culture

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team — Senior Property Accountants and staff
Establish clear accountability, workflow discipline, and scalable operating procedures
Elevate the team’s capabilities and ownership; build a bench, not just a headcount
Champion a high-performance, collaborative culture aligned with CIG’s values

Systems & Process Excellence

Maximize Yardi utilization and streamline accounting workflows
Strengthen internal controls and standardize procedures across the portfolio
Drive reporting automation and expand financial visibility organization-wide
Identify and lead cross-functional improvements that support scaling

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

7+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
Strong real estate accounting background — multi-property and multi-entity environments
Demonstrated treasury and cash management experience across complex capital structures
Proven track record managing and developing accounting teams in fast-paced settings
Deep operational finance instincts — you understand what the numbers mean for the business
Advanced Yardi experience strongly preferred
The ability to move between strategic thinking and ground-level execution without losing altitude
Clear, confident communication skills — with leadership, investors, and your team