Manager, Assurance Services - Real Estate

RubinBrown LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RubinBrown LLP in Chicago seeks an experienced Manager, Assurance Services to lead complex engagements for a real estate client portfolio. You will mentor staff, grow the practice, and deliver high-quality assurance work in a collaborative environment.

Success requires CPA licensure, strong GAAP knowledge, and a track record with real estate clients, including affordable housing or LIHTC. Hybrid schedule and client-focused leadership are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• Progressive public accounting experience in Assurance Services, including experience managing complex audit engagements.
• Experience serving clients in the real estate industry; experience with affordable housing, LIHTC, historic tax credits, renewable energy, Opportunity Zones, or other specialized real estate sectors.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements, prioritize deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex assurance engagements for a diverse portfolio of real estate clients, ensuring client service, audit quality, and compliance with professional standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services and support business development initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on accounting, financial reporting, auditing, and regulatory matters affecting the real estate industry.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions that meet clients' evolving business needs.
• Review engagement workpapers and financial statements, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Contribute to the growth and success of RubinBrown's Real Estate Assurance Services practice.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Auditing

Client communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Category: Assurance Services

Requisition Number: MANAG003669

• Posted : July 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Chicago Office
Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Description

RubinBrown LLPis one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity, and value. Our revenue is approximately $265 million with 1,000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Mumbai (India), Nashville, and St. Louis.

RubinBrown is seeking an experienced Manager, Assurance Services to join our nationally recognized Real Estate Services Group. In this leadership role, you'll serve a diverse portfolio of real estate clients while helping grow our Assurance Services practice. This is an opportunity to build trusted client relationships, lead high-performing teams, and deliver exceptional assurance services within a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm recognized for its expertise in affordable housing and other specialized real estate sectors.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage complex assurance engagements for a diverse portfolio of real estate clients, ensuring exceptional client service, audit quality, and compliance with professional standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services and support business development initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on accounting, financial reporting, auditing, and regulatory matters affecting the real estate industry.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions that meet clients' evolving business needs.
• Review engagement workpapers and financial statements, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of RubinBrown's Real Estate Assurance Services practice.

Preferred Experience / Background / Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• Progressive public accounting experience in Assurance Services, including experience managing complex audit engagements.
• Experience serving clients in the real estate industry; experience with affordable housing, LIHTC, historic tax credits, renewable energy, Opportunity Zones, or other specialized real estate sectors.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements, prioritize competing deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Strong client relationship, communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Business development experience or an interest in supporting practice growth.

Working Conditions

• Typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Hybrid work model with 2-3 days per week in-office.
• Ability to work extra hours as determined by workload and client expectations.
• Travel is dependent upon office location, business need, and client expectations.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout office.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 30-50 pounds.

One Firm

To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise. RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled

RubinBrown is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest accounting and business advisory network in the world. For more information, visitwww.rubinbrown.com.

Colorado, Nevada, and Illinois Salary Statement

The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential applicants who will work or reside in the states of Colorado, Nevada or Illinois, if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant skills and prior relevant experience, degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, MBA, CPA, CFE, CISA, CFP).

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