Real Estate Audit Lead | Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

WithumSmith+Brown; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, based in Tysons Corner, VA, seeks an Audit Senior Associate to lead audit engagements for real estate clients, including REITs, developers, and property managers. You will mentor junior staff, oversee planning, fieldwork, and reporting, and coordinate with managers and partners to deliver high-quality client service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strong technical knowledge of audit procedures, and the ability to manage multiple engagements with deadlines in a supportive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
• 2–4 years of public accounting experience with real estate clients.
• Strong knowledge of audit procedures and real estate accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement planning, fieldwork, and reporting for real estate clients.
• Oversee staffing, risk assessments, and engagement execution.
• Mentor junior staff and provide feedback on deliverables.
• Collaborate with managers and partners to resolve issues and offer guidance.

Skills

Audit procedures

Real estate accounting

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Audit software

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA eligibility preferred

Tools

Audit software

ERP systems

Job description

WithumSmith+Brown, based in Tysons Corner, VA, seeks an Audit Senior Associate to lead audit engagements for real estate clients, including REITs, developers, and property managers. You will mentor junior staff, oversee planning, fieldwork, and reporting, and coordinate with managers and partners to deliver high-quality client service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strong technical knowledge of audit procedures, and the ability to manage multiple engagements with deadlines in a supportive