Real Estate Audit Lead — CPA Eligible

WithumSmith+Brown PC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 165,000; Full time

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Bonus program

Benefits package

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, PC in New York City seeks a Real Estate Audit Supervisor to lead engagements from planning to completion, supervising staff and maintaining strong client relationships within the real estate practice.

You will work with seasoned CPAs, oversee staffing, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting, collaborating with partners to resolve issues and ensure high-quality service under US GAAP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA or CPA eligible preferred.
• At least 4 years of public accounting experience with leadership of multiple engagements.
• Experience auditing real estate or related organizations.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engagement team on planning and execution of audits, reviews, and compilations for real estate clients (REITs, developers, funds, property managers).
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the audit engagement (staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting).
• Provide supervision and guidance to staff and coordinate with engagement manager and partner.
• Collaborate with managers/partners on client issue resolution and regulatory/accounting issues.
• Review general ledger accounts and financial statements for reliability and compliance.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams.
• Create and monitor engagement budgets for efficiency.
• Conduct performance discussions with team members and participate in professional development.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

US GAAP expertise

CPA or CPA eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

WithumSmith+Brown, PC in New York City seeks a Real Estate Audit Supervisor to lead engagements from planning to completion, supervising staff and maintaining strong client relationships within the real estate practice.

You will work with seasoned CPAs, oversee staffing, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting, collaborating with partners to resolve issues and ensure high-quality service under US GAAP standards.