Senior Audit Manager – Real Estate

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of audit engagements for real estate clients planning, fieldwork, and reporting while ensuring compliance with GAAP and GAAS.

• Serve as the primary client contact, delivering both technical guidance and strategic insights that build trust and long-term partnerships.

• Review and approve financial statements, audit documentation, and client deliverables; conduct in-depth analysis of real estate valuation models including DCFs, cap rates, and market comps. 

• Mentor junior staff and senior associates, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and high performance.

• Collaborate with firm leadership to drive business development efforts, identify new service opportunities, and enhance audit methodologies.

• Stay ahead of evolving real estate trends and regulatory changes to deliver best-in-class service and insights to clients.

• Oversee engagement profitability, manage budgets, track billing and collections, and optimize resource allocation.

• Support firm visibility by participating in speaking engagements, writing thought leadership content, and assisting with recruitment initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

• CPA license required

• At least 8 years of progressive audit experience in public accounting, with a strong focus on real estate

• Deep knowledge of REITs, real estate funds, and valuation methodologies

• Demonstrated success managing complex audits and leading high-performing teams

• Strong business development acumen and client service orientation

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audit software platforms

• Strategic mindset with a hands-on leadership style

• High emotional intelligence and resilience under pressure

Not the Right Fit If You:

• Lack significant real estate experience in a public accounting environment

• Haven’t managed large audit teams or high-complexity engagements

• Do not currently hold an active CPA license

• Have a history of job-hopping or misrepresented credentials

Interview Process

• Recruiter Screening

• First-Round Interview with Audit Engagement Committee (AEC) Partner

• Leadership Interview

• Cultural Fit Panel

• Final Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with firm match

• Generous PTO and wellness programs

• Ongoing training and professional development support