Team Lead - CRE

CohnReznick Professional Services Pvt Ltd; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

CohnReznick in India is seeking a Senior to join the Assurance CRE Team within the National Assurance practice. You will work on high-quality audit and assurance services for clients in the Finance sector, collaborating with clients and internal teams to understand industry challenges and deliver actionable insights.

This role is hybrid; most professionals are within commuting distance to an office. In-person collaboration is encouraged about 3 days a week, with a flexible approach to work-life

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS.
• Excellent client service, communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and audit software (CCH Engagement).
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive client engagements.
• Review and prepare financial statements, footnotes and workpapers.
• Lead engagement planning, execution, and deliverables as Engagement Lead.
• Develop engagement work plans with budgets and schedules.
• Mentor and develop staff; serve as primary client contact.
• Ensure compliance with firm standards and timely audit procedures.
• Monitor status and adjust schedules.

Skills

Public accounting experience

US GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Client service & communication

Leadership & mentoring

Audit software knowledge

MS Office & auditing tools

Analytical skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

CCH Engagement

Job description

Job Description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the world’s top professional services firms, and in support of our global workforce strategy, we’re growing our operations in India! We create 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 on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices worldwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for Senior to join the Assurance CRE Team in our National Assurance practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support our Assurance – Senior CRE and as an Audit Industry Senior CRE, you will be part of a dynamic team delivering high-quality audit and assurance services to clients in the Finance sectors. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to understand industry-specific challenges and provide actionable insights that drive business performance.

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 it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Drive client engagements
• Review and prepare financial statements, footnotes & workpapers
• Demonstrate professional creativity in dealing with client matters and make constructive suggestions to improve client operations
• Effectively analyze client transactions, recognizing potential or existing problems, conducts appropriate research, and works closely with managers on resolving the issue
• Understand the purpose of accounting and general ledger recording procedures
• Perform auditing procedures in accordance with firm standards and in an accurate, thorough and timely manner, including proposing journal entries to client general ledgers
• Serve as the Engagement Lead on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverable
• Develop a detailed engagement work plan, illustrating budgets and schedules
• Monitor project status against the work plan and communicate schedule adjustments to managers and/or partners
• Oversee, mentor, and develop staff
• Develop a professional relationship with the client and serve as the primary point-of-contact

Your Experience.

• The successful candidate will have:
• The successful candidate will have:
• 5+ years of work experience in another public accounting firm
• Exceptional analytical, technical, and auditing skills including knowledge in US GAAP and GAAS
• Exceptional client service and communication skills and strong leadership and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit
• Computer expertise including knowledge of audit-preparation software and an understanding of the impact of technology
• Proven technical skills with MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook; audit software - CCH Engagement experience
• Exceptional organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills

In addition, please take a moment to review our 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.