Audit Partner

MRA Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

MRA Search is conducting a search for an experienced Audit Partner specializing in the Real Estate industry for an established public accounting firm in the Greater Los Angeles area.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive audit and assurance experience serving real estate clients, including commercial and residential real estate companies, real estate investment firms, developers, REITs, real estate private equity funds, and property management organizations.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Extensive public accounting audit experience serving real estate clients.
• Experience in senior leadership roles within a public accounting firm.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex audit engagements for real estate industry clients.
• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction throughout the audit process.
• Develop and manage relationships with clients; drive business development.
• Oversee staffing, profitability, and audit quality.
• Mentor and develop audit professionals, including directors, managers, and senior associates.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Real estate industry knowledge

Education

CPA license

Job description

Compensation: Open and highly competitive, based on experience and qualifications.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

MRA Search is conducting a search for an experienced Audit Partner specializing in the Real Estate industry for an established public accounting firm in the Greater Los Angeles area.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive audit and assurance experience serving real estate clients, including commercial and residential real estate companies, real estate investment firms, developers, REITs, real estate private equity funds, and property management organizations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished audit professional to assume a senior leadership position, expand client relationships, drive business development, and contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s real estate practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Audit Leadership & Client Management:

• Lead and oversee complex audit engagements for real estate industry clients.
• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction throughout the audit process.
• Manage relationships with key clients, ensuring exceptional service and long-term client retention.
• Oversee financial reporting matters involving real estate acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, investment valuations, and partnership structures.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and auditing issues specific to the real estate industry.

Business Development & Practice Growth:

• Develop and execute strategies to expand the firm’s real estate audit practice.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the real estate industry.
• Leverage existing industry relationships and professional networks to generate new client engagements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with real estate investors, developers, investment managers, and other industry executives.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic growth initiatives.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences and professional networking events.
• Lead, mentor, and develop audit professionals, including directors, managers, and senior associates.
• Oversee engagement staffing, resource allocation, profitability, and audit quality.
• Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing technical excellence and client service.
• Participate in firmwide strategic planning and leadership initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active CPA license required.
• Extensive public accounting experience, including significant audit and assurance experience serving real estate industry clients.
• Strong background in commercial real estate, real estate development, investment management, REITs, real estate funds, or related sectors.
• Current or previous experience as an Audit Partner, Principal, or senior-level audit leader within a public accounting firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of real estate accounting, financial reporting, partnership structures, and investment transactions.
• Demonstrated success managing complex audit engagements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships throughout the Greater Los Angeles market.

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Audit Partner with an established portfolio of real estate clients.
• Senior Audit Director or Managing Director with demonstrated business development success and the ability to transition into a Partner role.
• Experience with a Big Four, national, or established regional public accounting firm.
• Strong professional network within the Southern California real estate industry.
• Experience auditing real estate investment funds, REITs, partnerships, joint ventures, and development companies.
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business and expand existing client relationships.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation is open and will be structured to attract the right candidate.

The firm is prepared to offer a highly competitive compensation package based on experience, technical expertise, leadership capabilities, business development history, and existing client relationships.

Candidates with an established book of business or demonstrated ability to generate significant revenue will receive particular consideration.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:

The ideal candidate is an accomplished public accounting professional with extensive experience serving the real estate industry.

This individual will possess strong technical expertise, established industry relationships, exceptional leadership capabilities, and demonstrated success managing and growing client engagements.

Particular consideration will be given to candidates with significant audit experience in commercial real estate, real estate development, real estate investment firms, REITs, and real estate private equity funds.

This position offers the opportunity to assume a meaningful leadership role, contribute to practice growth, and build upon an established platform in the Greater Los Angeles market.