Assurance Manager, Affordable Housing (Hybrid)

CohnReznick; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Expanded parental leave

Learning & development opportunities

Volunteer time off

Job summary

CohnReznick in Baltimore seeks an Assurance Manager to join the Affordable Housing group. Hybrid work pattern with in-person collaboration about 3 days per week is typical. You will lead engagements, manage budgets, mentor teams, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance across U.S.

and global resources. The successful candidate will have CPA and 5+ years of assurance experience, preferably in housing/real estate, with a strong focus on building trusted client relationships and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting required.
• CPA designation is required.
• 5+ years of assurance experience, preferably in affordable housing or real estate.
• Strong organizational, technical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of audit software Caseware a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engagement lead for assigned client accounts, building trusted relationships and delivering World Class Client Service through effective coordination of U.S.-based and global team members to meet client objectives.
• Lead all phases of engagement execution, including planning, staffing, risk management, review, and delivery of high-quality client deliverables, while leveraging both U.S. and global resources to drive efficient and effective outcomes.
• Oversee engagement budgets, timelines, resource allocation, and key performance metrics, ensuring optimal utilization of U.S. and global team resources while maintaining operational excellence and profitability.
• Lead and mentor engagement teams, including U.S.-based professionals and global delivery team members, by providing ongoing coaching, performance feedback, technical guidance, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment that promotes knowledge sharing, accountability, and strong working relationships across multiple locations and cultures.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, quality standards and professional requirements by maintaining effective review processes, monitoring engagement risks, and promoting operational excellence across all team members.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand client relationships through cross‑selling, networking, proposal development, and collaboration with colleagues across service lines and geographies.
• Utilize technology, standardized processes, and global delivery capabilities to improve productivity, enhance service delivery, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the growth and success of the firm through active participation in strategic initiatives, talent development, business development efforts, and the effective integration of U.S. and global resources.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

CohnReznick in Baltimore seeks an Assurance Manager to join the Affordable Housing group. Hybrid work pattern with in-person collaboration about 3 days per week is typical. You will lead engagements, manage budgets, mentor teams, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance across U.S.

and global resources. The successful candidate will have CPA and 5+ years of assurance experience, preferably in housing/real estate, with a strong focus on building trusted client relationships and delivering