Chief Accounting Officer Salary in Milwaukee, WI

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in the Downtown Milwaukee, WI area that is looking for a Director of Accounting and Tax. This role will be responsible for all accounting, payroll, compensation, tax, and accounting functions of the organization and all their locations. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree required with major in Accounting or Finance CPA required 10+ years of overall finance, accounting and tax experience required, preferably in a service industry environment Well-developed and sophisticated leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills Self-starter with drive and enthusiasm Must have strong attention to detail Strong Excel skills Working Conditions: Will need to be in office during training period and Hybrid thereafter The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

OverviewBaker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 145 territories, with 41,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.7 billion. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly US, LLP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly US, LLP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly US, LLP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. ResponsibilitiesWe are currently searching for a Senior Consultant to join our Corporate Finance and Forensics practice within our Transaction and Financial Advisory team. Our practice helps CFOs, Controllers, and Finance Directors improve the financial reporting processes to ensure that finance adds value to business operations. The CFO Advisory practice enables finance executives to achieve significant and sustainable performance through technical analysis and process improvement services.Our clients range from emerging growth companies to publicly traded companies. We serve a wide variety of industries including technology, business services, manufacturing/ distribution, energy, real estate, hospitality and retail, and private equity to name a few. Baker Tilly's CFO Advisory Services team is comprised of practitioners across the country. Our goal is to solve problems or make improvements that will free the finance organization up so that they can focus on growing and improving their overall business.This practice area has professionals with multi-disciplines and experiences that are drawn upon to assist our clients with very practical and hands-on support. We have senior team members that have served as Chief Financial Officers, Controllers, financial statement auditors, and financial analysts that are all highly credentialed. It is a high performing team that enjoys learning from one another and serving our clients.Your immediate responsibilities will be to:Actively participate in projects focused on the following service offerings:Finance Performance ImprovementBusiness Analytics and Decision SupportFinancial Accounting Advisory Services Transaction SupportProgram/Project ManagementParticipate actively in the team's work on a project (i.e. "roll up your sleeves" and work with the team)Interact directly with managers and partners on matters related to client and engagement managementStrengthen existing client relationships by providing outstanding client serviceCommunicate with business owners, executive management, investors, lenders and other sophisticated parties to ensure delivery of exceptional client serviceInvest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externallyAssist with recruiting activities to include campus recruiting along with referring experienced individuals to the firm and participating in the firm's Employee Referral Bonus ProgramDemonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standardsQualificationsSuccessful candidates will have:2-4 years' experience in a large accounting firm in audit, financial advisory service lineRelevant bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or relatedCertified public accountant (CPA)Knowledge and ability to use appropriate tools, applications, and accounting and finance concepts to facilitate analysis. Skills with Power BI and/ or Tableau is a plus.Exposure to Middle Market financial suite of applications, such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, IntAcct, etc. , their functionality, workflows, automated controls, and associated facilitation of data consolidation, reporting, and robust analytics and their relationship to addressing myriad business requirements is a plus.High motivation, initiative and positive attitudeExcellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities appropriatelyIntermediate modeling and excel skills, experience conducting complex quantitativeand qualitative financial analysis and ability to generate data-driven insightsAbility to work autonomously, to meet tight deadlines, and to thrive in a fast pacedenvironment with shifting prioritiesExcellent verbal and written communicationAbility to work effectively and thrive in a team environmentAdditional InformationFor California, Colorado, New York and Washington: The compensation range for this role is $78,840 to $167,130. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.#LI-KH1

OverviewBaker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 145 territories, with 41,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.7 billion. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly US, LLP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly US, LLP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly US, LLP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. ResponsibilitiesWe are currently searching for a Manager to join our Transaction and Financial Advisory practice, specifically within our CFO Advisory team. Our practice helps CFOs, Controllers, and Finance Directors improve the financial reporting processes to ensure that finance adds value to business operations. The CFO Advisory practice enables finance executives to achieve significant and sustainable performance through technical analysis and process improvement services.Our clients range from emerging growth companies to publicly traded companies. We serve a wide variety of industries including technology, business services, manufacturing/ distribution, energy, real estate, hospitality and retail, and private equity to name a few. Baker Tilly's CFO Advisory Services team is comprised of practitioners across the country. Our goal is to solve problems or make improvements that will free the finance organization up so that they can focus on growing and improving their overall business. This practice area has professionals with multi-disciplines and experiences that are drawn upon to assist our clients with very practical and hands-on support. We have senior team members that have served as Chief Financial Officers, Controllers, financial statement auditors, and financial analysts that are all highly credentialed. It is a high performing team that enjoys learning from one another and serving our clients. Your immediate responsibilities will be to:Actively participate in projects focused on the following service offerings:GAAP Advisory Business Analytics and Decision SupportFinancial Accounting Advisory Services Transaction SupportProgram/Project ManagementSupervise, develop and train staff on engagements. Participate actively in the team's work on a project (i.e. "roll up your sleeves" and work with the team)Interact directly with senior managers and partners on matters related to client and engagement managementStrengthen existing client relationships and developing new business opportunities by providing outstanding client serviceCommunicate with business owners, executive management, investors, lenders and other sophisticated parties to ensure delivery of exceptional client serviceInvest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externallyAssist with recruiting activities to include campus recruiting along with referring experienced individuals to the firm and participating in the firm's Employee Referral Bonus ProgramDemonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standardsQualificationsSuccessful candidates will have:10+ years' experience in a large accounting firm in audit, financial advisory service lineRelevant bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or relatedCertified public accountant (CPA), or CMAKnowledge and ability to use appropriate tools, applications, and accounting and finance concepts to facilitate analysis. Skills with Power BI and/ or Tableau is a plus.Current GAAP advisory knowledge and applicationExposure to Middle Market financial suite of applications, such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, IntAcct, etc. , their functionality, workflows, automated controls, and associated facilitation of data consolidation, reporting, and robust analytics and their relationship to addressing myriad business requirementsHigh motivation, initiative and positive attitudeExcellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities appropriatelyAdvanced modeling and excel skills, experience conducting complex quantitative and qualitative financial analysis and ability to generate data-driven insightsAbility to work autonomously, to meet tight deadlines, and to thrive in a fast paced environment with shifting prioritiesExcellent verbal and written communication, experience presenting analyses to management and ability to lead and drive initiativesAbility to work effectively and thrive in a team environment with all levels of client personnel in various industriesAbility to comfortably interact with senior level client personnel, including supporting the preparation of and participating in executive briefingsAdditional Information#LI-KH1

Portfolio AccountantMilwaukee, WICOMPANY DESCRIPTIONJ. Jeffers & Co. is a mission-driven real estate development and investment firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a proven track record of success across multiple asset classes, capital structures, and construction types. Our success is the result of an experienced leadership team, innovative approach to create change, our commitment for community revitalization, and a solution-focused process. Developing Communities, Creating Value; these are not simply headlines on a page. These statements truly guide the mission and vision of our work. We believe through the power of our developments - historic preservation, adaptive reuse, along with architecturally sensitive new construction - we can build lasting value and deliver catalytic impact to the communities we work in. We channel our spirit of entrepreneurship and innovative thinking into every project we do. The success of our portfolio reflects our collaborative determination and perseverance. The foundation for everything we do is rooted in our company values and investment philosophies, all of which are essential for achieving high-quality outcomes for our partners and stakeholders.JOB SUMMARYThe Portfolio Accountant will be responsible for managing the operational and financial aspects of our real estate portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. This position will collaborate with both internal and external teams to ensure accurate financial records, monitor property performance, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making. This position reports to our Chief Development Officer.RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDEFinance & Accounting Responsible for portfolio accounting functions including monthly, quarterly, and year end processes.Monitor accounts payable and receivables, analyzing revenue and expenditures.Support global cash flow budgeting by forecasting property-level cash needs and/or cash distributions on a rolling 6-month basis.Prepare or review DSCR calculations and other lender covenants as needed.Facilitate documentation needed in connection with audits & tax preparation.Prepare monthly financial reports and review with executive committee and partners each month.Development Participate in interviews of property management firms for new projects.Aid in on-boarding process for new property management and leasing firms.Review rent and expense assumptions in pro formas for new projects.Commercial leasing. Facilitate LOI's, analysis of tenant financials, leasing commission agreements, lease commission calculations, and lease legal for new commercial tenants.Investments Coordinate responses to investor questions and investor administrative matters.Prepare template for financials and other KPIs to be used by the CEO for periodic investor reporting.Track capital accounts and distribution history for individual investors and TC investors.Maintain sponsor track record for Investments team marketing purposes.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent, with at least five (5) years of experience in tax credit-financed multifamily real estate portfolio/asset management, finance, or housing programs.CPA license, and/or MBA in Finance/Real Estate, and/or Chartered Financial Analyst designation preferred.Negotiation and problem-solving skills while acting as JJCO's representative.Experience managing a portfolio of real estate ownership interests and sufficient expertise to independently manage multiple debt products, equity investments, private financing, and federal, state, and local government funding, including Historic Tax Credits.Working knowledge and experience of other affordable housing programs, particularly centered on HUD, public housing, and LIHTC.Knowledge of partnership agreements, loan documents, and contracts.Proficiency in financial analysis.Strong organizational and communication skills.Effective collaborative team leadership skills.Willingness to travel regionally as needed to fulfill the position's goals.