Real Estate Valuation Leader — Hybrid Work & Growth Impact

Aprio; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with Profit Sharing

9+ holidays and discretionary time off

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance Program and CPA支持

Discretionary incentive compensation

Incentive compensation related to orig

Incentive compensation related to orig

Top rated wellness program

Flexible working environment including

remote and hybrid options

Job summary

Aprio is seeking a Senior Manager to join its Real Estate Valuation & Investigation Services practice. You will manage concurrent engagements, serve as signing appraiser, lead client relationships, and mentor staff to deliver high-quality work.

You will work with the Practice Leader to drive growth, shape quality standards, and develop teams. This senior leadership role targets a Certified General appraiser, ideally MAI designated, in a top national CPA and advisory firm.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of commercial real estate valuation experience, including at least three years managing engagements and supervising staff.
• Signing appraiser experience across a broad range of commercial property types.
• Certified General Real Property Appraiser credential — active and in good standing in at least one U.S. state, with the ability to obtain credentials in additional states as needed.
• Supervisory appraiser eligibility — meets AQB and state requirements to supervise trainee appraisers.
• Strong record of managing client relationships and engagement economics.
• Clear, well-organized report writing with the ability to explain conclusions to non-specialists.
• Advanced Excel and Argus Enterprise modeling skills.
• Strong project management and delegation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for client meetings and property inspections.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of concurrent engagements from scoping through delivery.
• Serve as Client Lead for key relationships and identify opportunities to expand the services Aprio provides.
• Draft proposals and engagement letters, and scope assignments to align with USPAP and the client’s intended use.
• Serve as signing appraiser and perform technical review of reports prepared by Managers and Associates.
• Lead complex assignments, including portfolios, proposed construction, partial and fractional interests, leased fee and leasehold interests, and special-purpose properties.
• Prepare rebuttal and review reports and support counsel in preparation for depositions and trial; provide expert testimony as needed.
• Help maintain the practice’s quality control program, templates, and workfile standards.
• Support business development with the Practice Leader through pitches, presentations, thought leadership, and referral relationships across Aprio.
• Serve as supervisory appraiser and coach team members on technical skills, report writing, and licensing progress.
• Contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and campus relationship development.

Skills

Client relationship management

Report writing

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, economics, accounting, or related field

MAI designation (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Argus Enterprise

Job description

Aprio is seeking a Senior Manager to join its Real Estate Valuation & Investigation Services practice. You will manage concurrent engagements, serve as signing appraiser, lead client relationships, and mentor staff to deliver high-quality work.

You will work with the Practice Leader to drive growth, shape quality standards, and develop teams. This senior leadership role targets a Certified General appraiser, ideally MAI designated, in a top national CPA and advisory firm.