<h2><strong>About Buildout</strong></h2>
<p>Buildout is a family of CRE software products and services that help the best brokers to find, win, market, and transact properties to maximize their deal efforts and maximize wins. Our core belief is that successful commercial real estate is broker-led, but tech-enabled. That we play a critical role in maximizing the brokers time to focus on what they do best. As a result, Buildout has become the not-so-secret weapon for more than 40,0000 CRE brokers and 50,000 investors. Ultimately, we exist to serve the entire CRE industry and because of that unwavering focus, all the best brokers use Buildout.</p>
<h2><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h2>
<p>We’re looking for a Controller who is energized by the prospect of continuing to build and improve the financial accounting function at a growth company. In partnership with the CFO, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of activities, including the close process, audits, reporting packages, ERP implementation, team development, and a variety of financial analyses and special projects. With the backing of The Riverside Company, Buildout has acquired four companies over the last three years and the Controller will help integrate and improve the processes in the accounting department.</p>
<p>Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about producing timely and accurate work products, and is looking for a company where your contributions will have a direct impact on the growth of the department and the company. You must be willing to painstakingly review every detail while maintaining the full picture and guiding everybody you work with toward delivering on the vision.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>How You’ll Contribute at Buildout</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>You’ll be responsible for all aspects of accounting (AP/AR, billing, general ledger entries, bank reconciliation, credit card expense report reconciliation, cash applications, collections)</li>
<li>Analyze and revise existing accounting processes to streamline operations and develop and document any new processes and accounting policies as needed</li>
<li>Manage the completion of the month-end and year-end close processes for five entities, including working with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance</li>
<li>Conduct financial statement analysis and make appropriate recommendations to CFO and Director of Finance</li>
<li>Oversee and manage the implementation of the remaining four companys’ ERP to Sage Intacct, using expert project management skills and driving this through completion</li>
<li>Manage and develop department team of 6, leading by example, creating efficiency through resource allocation, and driving results</li>
<li>Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting</li>
<li>Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings</li>
<li>Understand and implement technical accounting issues for compliance</li>
<li>Provide support to the payroll processing function</li>
<li>Additional accounting duties/special projects as necessary</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>What You’ll Bring to Buildout&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>8+ years relevant accounting experience with increasing roles of responsibilities</li>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent</li>
<li>Experience in Sage Intacct and implementation HIGHLY preferred&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience with ERP administration and module implementation</li>
<li>Experience leading and coaching team members, and a desire to grow as an emotionally intelligent people manager</li>
<li>A proactive problem solver with a knack for project management and implementing scalable systems&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes</li>
<li>Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis</li>
<li>Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting</li>
<li>CPA, MS Acct and/or MBA credentials are nice to have but not required</li>
</ul>
<p><em>We know there are great candidates who won’t check all of these boxes, and we also know you might bring important skills that we haven’t considered. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.</em></p>
<p><strong>We are based in Chicago, but this is a remote-friendly role. We’re prioritizing candidates who can work Central Time Zone hours. The targeted compensation for this position is $110,000 - $130,000.</strong></p>
<h2><strong>Perks &amp; Benefits&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>We built a benefits program to match the quality of our team. This program includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Impactful insurance and benefit options, including 100% coverage of employee dental and vision insurance premiums, and company-paid STD, LTD, life insurance, and telemedicine&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Policies that support a healthy work/life harmony, including Flexible PTO, company holidays, paid parental leave, and give back days</li>
<li>401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting</li>
<li>A remote-first work culture with a monthly remote work reimbursement to support our distributed team, plus an office in Chicago for those who prefer an office setting</li>
<li>Challenging problems to solve with a committed and supportive team who are invested in your growth and development</li>
<li>A wonderfully quirky culture where you’re encouraged to bring your whole self to work</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Buildout is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at <a href="mailto:accommodations@buildout.com">accommodations@buildout.com</a> and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will consider your request.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Below, you will be asked to complete identity information for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). It is required by law that we ask these questions using the format provided by the EEOC. However, we want you to know that at Buildout, we understand that gender is not binary and welcome people of all identities.</p>
<p>For more information about our privacy practices please visit our <a href="https://resources.buildout.com/terms-of-use">Privacy Policy.</a> By submitting your application, California residents consent to Buildout processing your personal information for the purpose of assessing your candidacy for this position in accordance of our <a href="https://www.buildout.com/terms-of-use?tab=prospective-employee">Privacy Notice</a> for Prospective California Employees.</p>

## **About Buildout**

Buildout is a family of CRE software products and services that help the best
brokers to find, win, market, and transact properties to maximize their deal
efforts and maximize wins. Our core belief is that successful commercial real
estate is broker-led, but tech-enabled. That we play a critical role in
maximizing the brokers time to focus on what they do best. As a result,
Buildout has become the not-so-secret weapon for more than 40,0000 CRE brokers
and 50,000 investors. Ultimately, we exist to serve the entire CRE industry
and because of that unwavering focus, all the best brokers use Buildout.

## **The Opportunity**

We’re looking for a Controller who is energized by the prospect of continuing
to build and improve the financial accounting function at a growth company. In
partnership with the CFO, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of
activities, including the close process, audits, reporting packages, ERP
implementation, team development, and a variety of financial analyses and
special projects. With the backing of The Riverside Company, Buildout has
acquired four companies over the last three years and the Controller will help
integrate and improve the processes in the accounting department.

Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about
producing timely and accurate work products, and is looking for a company
where your contributions will have a direct impact on the growth of the
department and the company. You must be willing to painstakingly review every
detail while maintaining the full picture and guiding everybody you work with
toward delivering on the vision.

## **How You’ll Contribute at Buildout**

  * You’ll be responsible for all aspects of accounting (AP/AR, billing, general ledger entries, bank reconciliation, credit card expense report reconciliation, cash applications, collections)
  * Analyze and revise existing accounting processes to streamline operations and develop and document any new processes and accounting policies as needed
  * Manage the completion of the month-end and year-end close processes for five entities, including working with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
  * Conduct financial statement analysis and make appropriate recommendations to CFO and Director of Finance
  * Oversee and manage the implementation of the remaining four companys’ ERP to Sage Intacct, using expert project management skills and driving this through completion
  * Manage and develop department team of 6, leading by example, creating efficiency through resource allocation, and driving results
  * Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting
  * Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
  * Understand and implement technical accounting issues for compliance
  * Provide support to the payroll processing function
  * Additional accounting duties/special projects as necessary

## **What You’ll Bring to Buildout  **

  * 8+ years relevant accounting experience with increasing roles of responsibilities
  * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent
  * Experience in Sage Intacct and implementation HIGHLY preferred 
  * Experience with ERP administration and module implementation
  * Experience leading and coaching team members, and a desire to grow as an emotionally intelligent people manager
  * A proactive problem solver with a knack for project management and implementing scalable systems 
  * Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes
  * Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis
  * Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
  * CPA, MS Acct and/or MBA credentials are nice to have but not required

_We know there are great candidates who won’t check all of these boxes, and we
also know you might bring important skills that we haven’t considered. If
that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself._

**We are based in Chicago, but this is a remote-friendly role. We’re
prioritizing candidates who can work Central Time Zone hours. The targeted
compensation for this position is $110,000 - $130,000.**

## **Perks & Benefits **

We built a benefits program to match the quality of our team. This program
includes:

  * Impactful insurance and benefit options, including 100% coverage of employee dental and vision insurance premiums, and company-paid STD, LTD, life insurance, and telemedicine  
  * Policies that support a healthy work/life harmony, including Flexible PTO, company holidays, paid parental leave, and give back days
  * 401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting
  * A remote-first work culture with a monthly remote work reimbursement to support our distributed team, plus an office in Chicago for those who prefer an office setting
  * Challenging problems to solve with a committed and supportive team who are invested in your growth and development
  * A wonderfully quirky culture where you’re encouraged to bring your whole self to work



Buildout is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate
based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an
individual with a disability, genetic information, marital status, order of
protection status, citizenship status, or other applicable legally protected
characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal
histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process,
please contact us by email at
[accommodations@buildout.com](mailto:accommodations@buildout.com) and let us
know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will
consider your request.

Below, you will be asked to complete identity information for the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). It is required by law that we ask
these questions using the format provided by the EEOC. However, we want you to
know that at Buildout, we understand that gender is not binary and welcome
people of all identities.

For more information about our privacy practices please visit our [Privacy
Policy.](https://resources.buildout.com/terms-of-use) By submitting your
application, California residents consent to Buildout processing your personal
information for the purpose of assessing your candidacy for this position in
accordance of our [Privacy Notice](https://www.buildout.com/terms-of-
use?tab=prospective-employee) for Prospective California Employees.

