Audit Manager

Insite Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement contributions

Professional education support

Leadership development

Job summary

Insite Group, a Boston-based accountancy firm, is seeking an Audit Manager to lead a dedicated real estate portfolio. You will manage engagements from planning through completion, oversee budgets and resources, and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

CPA qualified with six+ years in public practice, including at least two years in a managerial role, you will coach juniors, monitor technical developments, and drive business development within the portfolio.

Qualifications

• CPA qualification with a strong track record in public practice audit.
• Experience working with real estate clients is essential.
• Six+ years of audit experience, including at least two years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated portfolio of real estate audit clients.
• Lead audit engagements from planning and fieldwork through to completion.
• Own key client relationships and act as a trusted contact for senior stakeholders.
• Review audit files and ensure readiness for Partner review.
• Manage engagement budgets, deadlines, resources and delivery.

Skills

CPA qualification

Real estate audit

Team leadership

Client relationship

Budgeting & PM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Audit Manager - Real Estate Portfolio

Boston | Flexible Hybrid Working

$120,000 - $140,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Permanent | Full-Time

Are you an experienced Audit Manager with a strong background in real estate clients and looking for an opportunity where you can take genuine ownership of a specialist portfolio? A well-established and growing accountancy firm is looking to appoint an Audit Manager to take responsibility for a significant real estate portfolio. Based in Boston with flexible hybrid working, this position offers a strong combination of client ownership, technical audit work, team leadership and longer-term progression.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a dedicated portfolio of real estate audit clients.
• Leading audit engagements from planning and fieldwork through to completion.
• Taking ownership of key client relationships and becoming a trusted contact for senior stakeholders.
• Reviewing audit files and ensuring work is ready for Partner review.
• Managing engagement budgets, deadlines, resources and overall delivery.
• Developing a detailed understanding of clients' businesses, structures, processes and internal controls.
• Supervising and reviewing the work of associates, seniors and supervisors.
• Coaching, mentoring and supporting the professional development of the wider audit team.
• Handling technical audit and accounting matters arising across the real estate portfolio.
• Monitoring relevant technical, regulatory and sector developments.
• Working closely with senior leadership on complex engagements and client matters.
• Identifying opportunities to broaden existing client relationships and introduce additional services.
• Supporting business development and the continued expansion of the audit practice.

What We're Looking For

You'll be CPA qualified with a strong track record in public practice audit and, importantly, previous experience working with real estate clients. You'll ideally have six or more years of audit experience, including at least two years at Manager level or in a role involving significant engagement and team management responsibility. We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong experience managing real estate audit engagements.
• Excellent technical audit and financial reporting knowledge.
• Confidence managing multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience owning and developing senior-level client relationships.
• Strong audit planning, review and completion capabilities.
• Previous responsibility for coaching and developing audit professionals.
• Commercial awareness alongside strong technical judgement.Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• A relevant master's degree would be beneficial but isn't essential.

Salary, Hybrid Working & Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a salary of $120,000 - $140,000, alongside bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package.

The position is based in Boston and operates on a flexible hybrid basis, providing a balance between office collaboration, client engagement and remote working.

Benefits include medical and dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement savings with employer contributions, professional education support, ongoing technical training and structured leadership development.