Real Estate Audit Manager

Withum PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Competitive benefits

Professional development programs

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Withum is seeking an Real Estate Audit Manager to lead engagements for a diverse portfolio across the real estate sector, including REITs, developers, funds, and property managers. The role is based on the east coast with a hybrid work model and opportunities to mentor staff.

The ideal candidate has a CPA license, 5+ years in public accounting, and strong analytical, technical, and client service skills. You will manage multiple engagements and contribute to process improvements within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of audits, reviews, or compilations for real estate clients including REITs, developers, funds, and property managers.
• Supervise staff and oversee day-to-day operations of audit engagements from staffing to issuance.
• Collaborate with senior managers and partners on issue resolution and provide recommendations.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with different teams to meet client deadlines.
• Develop and monitor engagement budgets and provide guidance to staff on budget efficiency.
• Deliver professional development sessions and mentorship to junior staff.
• Provide insights on portfolio risk, asset management strategies, and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA license

Job description

## Real Estate Audit ManagerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: New York, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 2772# Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results.# Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You.# **Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!****Job Description:**This Real Estate Audit Manager role will be based out of any of our east coastoffices. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you’ll lead engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, with a focus on the **real estate industry**, including REITs, developers, real estate funds, and property managers. You’ll work alongside a team of seasoned CPAs and industry leaders, managing all aspects of audit engagements and mentoring junior staff. Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities. **How You’ll Spend Your Time:** * Leading the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit, review or compilation engagement for real estate clients including REITs, developers, real estate funds, and property managers* Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and issuance* Providing supervision and support to the engagement staff and promoting open communication to the engagement senior manager and partner* Collaborating with senior managers and partners on client issue resolution and make recommendations for issues that arise during an audit engagement* Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines* Creating and tracking engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit* Conducting constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly* Serving in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader* Delivering insights on portfolio risk, asset management strategies, and process improvements**The Kind of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:** * Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance* CPA license required* 5+ years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff* Experience auditing real estate or related organizations* Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP due to the complexity of the engagements in this sector* Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships* Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment* Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management* Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skills*The compensation for this position ranges from $110,00-$180,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.*#LI-JK1 #LI-Hybrid*WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.*