Audit Manager - Real Estate

Audit Manager – Commercial Real Estate

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – typically 3 days per week with the team

A leading national CPA and advisory firm is looking for an experienced Audit Manager to join its specialist Commercial Real Estate practice in New York.

This is an opportunity to build your career within a dedicated real estate group rather than operating as a generalist. You'll work with an established portfolio of real estate developers, owners, operators, private equity funds, REITs and investment groups , gaining exposure to both operating assets and more complex investment and development structures.

The position offers significant client interaction, responsibility for engagement delivery and the opportunity to develop deeper expertise within one of the firm's core industry groups.

The Real Estate Practice

The team works exclusively with organizations operating and investing across the real estate market.

Clients range from privately held developers and property owners through to institutional investors, funds and larger real estate groups, with engagements covering a variety of property types and investment structures.

You'll gain exposure to areas including:

• Commercial real estate operating companies and properties.
• Real estate development projects.
• Private equity real estate funds and investment vehicles.
• REITs and institutional real estate organizations.
• Joint ventures and complex ownership structures.
• Industry-specific financial reporting and accounting matters.

Your Role

As Audit Manager, you'll take ownership of engagements from initial planning through final delivery while acting as the main day-to-day contact for your clients.

Responsibilities will include:

• Plan, manage and deliver commercial real estate audit engagements.
• Establish engagement timelines, budgets, staffing requirements and audit strategy.
• Identify key financial reporting and audit risks and determine the appropriate audit approach.
• Lead fieldwork and oversee Seniors and Staff throughout engagements.
• Review workpapers and ensure documentation meets firm and professional standards.
• Review financial statements, disclosures and audit reports prior to Partner review.
• Research and resolve complex accounting and auditing matters.
• Advise clients on technical accounting and financial reporting issues.
• Maintain regular communication with Controllers, CFOs and other senior client contacts.
• Monitor engagement economics and ensure assignments are completed efficiently and within agreed deadlines.
• Work closely with Partners on significant engagement issues and client developments.

Team Leadership

You'll be responsible for more than reviewing completed work.

The firm wants Managers who can develop people, delegate effectively and create an environment where junior professionals can progress.

You'll coach Seniors and Staff throughout engagements, provide constructive feedback, identify development opportunities and help build the next generation of leaders within the real estate practice.

There will also be opportunities to participate in technical training, recruiting, practice initiatives and business development as your career progresses.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of public accounting experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA licence required.
• Strong audit and assurance experience within a CPA firm.
• Commercial Real Estate experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and GAAS .
• PCAOB knowledge and experience is advantageous.
• Experience planning and managing audit engagements.
• Strong financial statement and disclosure review capabilities.
• Experience supervising and developing audit professionals.
• Ability to research and resolve technical accounting issues.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
• Experience with professional audit software such as CaseWare, ProSystem fx or similar platforms.

Why Consider It?

This role offers the resources and client exposure of a large national firm while allowing you to develop a genuine industry specialism.

You'll have direct access to experienced real estate Partners, work closely with sophisticated clients and gain exposure to increasingly complex engagements as you progress.

The firm also provides:

• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Extensive learning and professional development.
• CPA and continuing education support.
• Paid volunteering opportunities.
• Structured career progression.
• Opportunities to progress into Senior Manager and future leadership positions.

For an Audit Manager who wants to become recognised as a Commercial Real Estate specialist rather than remain a generalist, this provides a strong platform to build both your technical expertise and long-term career.