Remote Audit & Accounting Manager — Real Estate & Trusts

Cerity Partners; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible PTO

Parental Leave

Education assistance

Commuter benefits

Paperless environment

Job summary

Cerity Partners is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a Manager or Senior-level role focusing on accounting and financial statement work, including GAAP and income tax reporting for complex real estate and partnership entities. The role emphasizes audits and hands-on accounting with minimal supervision.

We offer remote or hybrid options, with the Encino office available for collaboration. Significant tax-season overtime is expected, with a path toward long-term growth within

Qualifications

• CPA or candidate with strong experience.
• 5–7 years public accounting with hands-on audit experience.
• Strong GAAP and tax basis reporting knowledge.
• Experience with real estate and partnerships preferred.
• Ability to produce complete, review-ready financial statements on time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements (GAAP and tax) for complex entities.
• Prepare personal financial statements for high net-worth individuals.
• Coordinate audited financial statements for private foundations (GAAP).
• Apply GAAP to real estate, partnerships, and related structures (ASC references).
• Perform audit fieldwork under AICPA standards and SSARS workpapers.
• Conduct research and forensic projects; reconcile accounts and allocations.
• Review client bookkeeping and advise on adjustments.
• Manage engagements from planning to completion with minimal supervision.
• Oversee deadlines and maintain high service standards.

Skills

CPA

Audit experience

GAAP knowledge

Real estate/partnerships

Education

CPA (or CPA candidate)

Tools

QuickBooks

CCH Engagement

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Cerity Partners is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a Manager or Senior-level role focusing on accounting and financial statement work, including GAAP and income tax reporting for complex real estate and partnership entities. The role emphasizes audits and hands-on accounting with minimal supervision.

We offer remote or hybrid options, with the Encino office available for collaboration. Significant tax-season overtime is expected, with a path toward long-term growth within