Audit Manager - Real Estate

Audit Manager - Real Estate - New York City, NY
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Who: An experienced audit professional with 5+ years of public accounting audit experience, 2+ years of supervisory responsibilities, and strong leadership and communication skills.

What: Lead and manage real estate-focused audit engagements, provide financial insights, evaluate internal controls, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships.

When: Full-time position available immediately.

Where: Hybrid role based in the firm’s regional office (company details kept confidential).

Why: To build deep industry expertise while contributing as a trusted advisor and team leader in a growing, development-focused environment.

Office Environment: Collaborative, flexible, professional culture with structured development programs and strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Salary: $91,220 to $172,950 depending on skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Position Overview:
In this role, you will serve as a trusted business advisor to real estate clients, managing audit and assurance engagements, providing strategic financial insights, mentoring staff, and contributing to business growth within a rapidly expanding practice.

Key Responsibilities:
● Engage with clients year-round to understand their goals, challenges, and operational priorities.
● Lead all phases of audit fieldwork to ensure high-quality service and timely results.
● Implement audit testing procedures and evaluate internal controls, recommending improvement opportunities.
● Provide financial statement guidance and business recommendations based on findings and analysis.
● Deliver meaningful insights through thoughtful review, analysis, and discussion.
● Assist with engagement staffing, billing, collections, and profitability management.
● Build strong internal and external relationships through networking and community involvement.
● Participate in ongoing learning and development programs to maintain professional growth.
● Mentor and develop team members under the firm’s Care and Teach philosophy.

Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; master’s or advanced degree preferred.
● Active CPA required.
● 5+ years of financial statement audit experience in professional services.
● 2+ years of supervisory, mentoring, or counseling experience preferred.
● Strong management, analytical, organizational, and project-management skills.
● Ability to lead teams, provide excellent client service, and manage multiple engagements.
● Strong ethical judgment, urgency, commitment to quality, and ability to balance big-picture thinking with detailed review.
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software tools.
● Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.
● Real estate, private equity, or financial services industry experience preferred.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.