Treasury & Accounting Manager
Clear Investment Group • Chicago, Illinois • Full Time
Posted on Thu, May 7, 2026
Company: Clear Investment Group
Location: Chicago
Job Type: 100% in Chicago office,
Compensation and Benefits
- $130K + commensurate with experience
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Access to 401K Enrollment
- PTO and Holidays
- Year end and performance-based bonuses
Clear Investment Group is a boutique real estate investment firm headquartered in Chicago, with a growing national footprint. We specialize in the acquisition, rehabilitation, and stabilization of distressed multifamily properties across the Midwest, South, and Northeast. Our mission is to transform underperforming assets into thriving communities—revitalizing neighborhoods and creating long-term value for both residents and investors.
Our Core Values:
- Get it Done
- Ride the Wave
- Add Value
- Exhibit Passion
Clear Investment Group, a boutique real estate investment firm in Chicago, is seeking a Treasury & Accounting Manager to join our accounting and finance team. This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong real estate accounting experience, treasury experience, and the ability to support accounting operations across multiple entities, properties, and projects.
The Treasury & Accounting Manager will report to the Financial Controller and manage two direct reports: the Accounts Payable Coordinator and Senior Property Accountant. This position will support the team in meeting deadlines, managing priorities, and ensuring accounting responsibilities are completed accurately and on time.
We are a flat, collaborative organization with a culture built on transparency, positivity, and continuous learning. We value our employees both inside and outside of work and offer competitive compensation, bonus potential, subsidized BCBS health insurance, dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and holiday pay.
Who You Are:
- Humble: Confident in your abilities but always open to learning and feedback.
- Hungry: Results-driven with an insatiable desire to create impact, drive profitability, and constantly improve.
- Smart: Emotionally intelligent, people-oriented, and business-savvy—able to navigate complex issues and lead diverse teams with grace.
- Manage company-wide cash positions across entities, properties, and projects
- Prepare and update cash flow forecasts twice monthly
- Support cash flow analysis, liquidity planning, budgeting, and scenario planning
- Manage intercompany transactions, borrowing activity, reporting, and documentation
- Supervise and support the Accounts Payable Coordinator and Senior Property Accountant
- Help direct reports manage deadlines, priorities, and day-to-day responsibilities
- Review and support accounts payable, property accounting, and month-end close activities
- Prepare financial statements and management reports, including quarterly investor reports
- Support property-level financial analysis, pro forma reporting, and expense variance analysis
- Review and approve ledger entries by auditing transactions
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist with fund accounting and investor-related activities
- Work closely with the Financial Controller, CFO, and accounting team
- Support ad hoc accounting, treasury, and finance projects as needed
Qualifications & Requirements:
- 5+ years of accounting and finance experience
- At least 3 years of real estate accounting or finance experience
- Prior management or supervisory experience
- Strong treasury, cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting experience
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage priorities across multiple entities, properties, and projects
- Strong communication skills and comfort working with senior leadership
- Experience with Yardi is a plus
We’re not your average real estate firm. We’re entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and mission-driven, with a passion for reviving overlooked properties and transforming communities. You’ll work alongside seasoned professionals, have autonomy in your region, and be part of a team that values hard work, smart strategy, and bold ideas.