Internal Audit Manager | Real Estate

Internal Audit Manager | Real Estate Benefits & Compensation

Join a leading real estate investment management firm with a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential properties. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape and enhance internal controls, collaborating closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Internal Audit Manager | Real Estate Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field.
• Minimum of five years' experience in public accounting and/or internal audit.
• CPA or CIA certification required.
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing data for management review.
• Experience assessing business or system risks, evaluating internal controls, and developing actionable recommendations.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Willing to travel periodically.

Internal Audit Manager | Real Estate Preferred Background & Skills

• Real estate industry experience is preferred.
• IT experience or strong understanding of IT system controls is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Internal Audit Manager | Real Estate Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to evaluate internal control designs and effectiveness across the organization.
• Lead documentation of risk assessments, financial and operational controls, process narratives, and workflows.
• Direct enhancements to the control framework, ensuring processes are properly maintained and monitored.
• Develop and execute testing plans for key controls, facilitating internal control review and improvement.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management, supporting corrective actions and process improvement.
• Liaise with external accounting firms for internal control inspections and testing.
• Stay current on developments in accounting, auditing, IT, and related regulatory matters.
• Drive special projects and perform ad hoc analyses as required.

This is a unique chance to play a pivotal role building and refining best-in-class internal controls within a respected real estate investment environment.