Assistant Manager - CRE

CohnReznick Professional Services Pvt Ltd; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

CohnReznick Professional Services Pvt Ltd in Hyderabad offers a hybrid Assistant Manager – Audit role. You will lead audit engagements, ensure GAAP/GAAS/PCAOB compliance, and supervise staff while delivering high-quality work for U.S.-based clients. Collaboration and client communication are essential in this position.

The role emphasizes planning, execution, and timely delivery, with opportunities to develop technical expertise and leadership within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards.
• Experience leading audit engagements and supervising staff.
• Strong communication with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as in-charge for audit engagements ensuring GAAP/GAAS/PCAOB compliance.
• Oversee staff, review work for accuracy, manage fieldwork delivery.
• Develop engagement work plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Execute audit procedures under remote service delivery model.

Skills

GAAP & GAAS

PCAOB

Staff leadership

Client communication

Education

CA/CPA

CA-Inter with experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the US’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight into how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. CohnReznick Professional Services Pvt. Ltd. (CRPS), located in Chennai, India, is a wholly owned subsidiary of CohnReznick LLP and serves as one of its largest global offices. The primary purpose of the Chennai office is to support the parent firm by delivering assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients in the United States. CRPS is expanding its presence with a new office in Hyderabad, strengthening our ability to deliver high‑quality assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the United States. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Assurance to join the team in our Hyderabad office. CRPS follows a hybrid work model for both Chennai and Hyderabad locations. Team members typically collaborate in-office 3 days per week, with schedules determined by team needs, client demands, and training requirements. WHY COHNREZNICK? At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm. We believe in maintaining a healthy balance between work and everyday life—and making room for enjoyment along the way. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes generous PTO, a flexible work environment, extended parental leave, extensive learning and development opportunities, dedicated time off for professional examinations during non‑peak seasons, as well as medical insurance, term insurance, and employee‑friendly policies. Assistant Manager Role Summary Serves as the in-charge for audit engagements, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB. Oversees staff, reviews work for accuracy and leads fieldwork execution with emphasis on audit quality and documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a strong understanding of the CRZ audit approach, methodology, and tools.
• Respond to client requests in a professional, timely, and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Own pre‑engagement planning, execution, and delivery of final outputs.
• Develop detailed engagement work plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Execute audit procedures efficiently under the remote service delivery model.
• Demonstrate maturity, confidence, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Actively participate in technical, formal, and on‑the‑job training.
• Uphold firm values, including quality, integrity, innovation, collaboration, and care.
• Earn the trust and confidence of the CRZ team through strong client management, accurate communication, and effective leadership.
• Oversee and review staff workpapers for compliance with GAAS and PCAOB standards.
• Provide clear, constructive review comments to develop junior staff.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong command of GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB.
• Proficient in financial statement preparation and disclosure review.
• Technical skill in evaluating internal control systems and identifying deficiencies.
• Effective leadership and coaching for staff development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client and team interactions.

Education & Credentials

• 6-8 years of public accounting experience, with demonstrated supervisory ability.
• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or CA‑Inter with relevant industry experience.
• Commercial real estate experience – preferably worked on multifamily, hospitality properties and private equity fund audits.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Delegation / Decision Authority

• Authorized to review staff work and recommend adjustments.
• May suggest engagement improvements or scope modifications for management approval.

Notes Expands technical mastery and develops capability to lead full engagements.

Universal Job Standards. Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.