Audit Manager - Real Estate

Baker Tilly US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 126,500 - 166,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking an experienced Audit Manager in the Real Estate sector in New York City. You will serve as a trusted advisor, delivering assurance services that positively impact clients' financial operations. This role provides opportunities for career growth and mentorship.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of auditing experience, CPA certification, and excellent leadership skills. Flexibility in working arrangements and a commitment to professional development are integral parts of this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in auditing.
• Ability to lead and mentor associates.
• Experience with Real Estate clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance and consulting services.
• Engage proactively with clients to address needs.
• Oversee quality service delivery and manage fieldwork.

Skills

Client engagement

Financial statement auditing

Analytical skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

4-year degree

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast‑to‑coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Description

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms? Would you like the ability to focus on one industry sector and further become an expert for your clients? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an Audit Manager in the Real Estate sector. This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry‑focused audit and other assurance services to a diverse set of Real Estate clients. You will work side‑by‑side with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm’s success. Additionally, you will mentor and coach a group of talented staff, utilizing your expertise to help develop their technical and professional skills. This role offers upward career trajectory, flexible work arrangements, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about your development.

You Will Enjoy This Role If

• You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve
• You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face‑to‑face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
• You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that serves middle‑market clients and whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
• You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs
• You want to contribute to your engagement team’s professional growth and develop your own leadership skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow

What You Will Do

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various assurance and consulting services to industry‑specific clients, positively impacting their financial statements, profitability, and business operations.
• Proactively engage with clients throughout the year to understand their business goals and challenges.
• Implement appropriate testing to assess deficiencies of internal controls and make recommendations for improvement.
• Manage all fieldwork to ensure quality service and timely delivery of results.
• Play an active role in providing valuable financial statement guidance and business recommendations based upon various testing performed and information gathered.
• Deliver business insight through thoughtful review, analysis, and discussion.
• Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
• Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.
• Invest in professional development individually and through participation in firm‑wide learning and development programs.
• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 4‑year degree
• CPA
• Five (5) years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5)+ years’ experience providing financial statement auditing services in a professional services firm
• Two (2)+ years’ of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, keep current on applicable strategies, see the “big picture” as well as details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects.
• Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
• Experience working with Real Estate clients

The pay rate range for this position is $126,500 to $166,300. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.