Audit Manager - Real Estate

Audit Manager

Location: Hybrid (NYC-Based)

Join a nationally recognized public accounting and advisory firm as an Audit Manager specializing in real estate. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to lead high-impact engagements with a portfolio of real estate clients including REITs, funds, developers, and property managers. You'll play a critical role in managing full audit cycles, mentoring staff, and delivering insightful financial reporting all within a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit and review engagements for real estate clients including REITs, funds, developers, and property managers
• Manage all phases of the audit process: planning, staffing, fieldwork, and final reporting
• Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff to support their professional development
• Apply audit procedures to real estate valuation models (e.g., DCF, cap rates, comps)
• Conduct technical research on complex GAAP, GAAS, and industry-specific issues
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and ensure strong, long-term relationships
• Deliver high-quality, timely audit reports and financials
• Support firm-wide initiatives in recruiting, staff development, and business growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA license (or actively pursuing certification)
• 4+ years of public accounting experience with a focus on real estate clients
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS
• Proven track record of supervising and developing audit teams
• Familiarity with real estate valuation approaches and reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Engagement, GoFileRoom, CCH, Checkpoint, PPC is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
• High degree of accountability, adaptability, and integrity

Please Do Not Apply If You:

• Lack experience auditing real estate clients
• Have not led or supervised audit teams in a public accounting setting
• Cannot work in a hybrid arrangement based in NYC
• Are not a licensed CPA
• Have short job tenures without demonstrated growth
• Have submitted inaccurate or misleading application details

Interview Process

1. Recruiter Screening
2. First-Round Interview with AEC Partner
3. Leadership Interview
4. Cultural Fit Panel
5. Offer

Benefits & Perks

• Performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k), generous PTO, and wellness programs
• Continuous learning, CPE support, and career development resources