Job Description
Audit Manager - Real Estate - New York City, NY
Who: An experienced audit professional with 5+ years of public accounting audit experience, 2+ years of supervisory responsibilities, and strong leadership and communication skills.
What: Lead and manage real estate-focused audit engagements, provide financial insights, evaluate internal controls, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships.
When: Full-time position available immediately.
Where: Hybrid role based in the firm’s regional office (company details kept confidential).
Why: To build deep industry expertise while contributing as a trusted advisor and team leader in a growing, development-focused environment.
Office Environment: Collaborative, flexible, professional culture with structured development programs and strong emphasis on work-life balance.
Salary: $91,220 to $172,950 depending on skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
Position Overview:
In this role, you will serve as a trusted business advisor to real estate clients, managing audit and assurance engagements, providing strategic financial insights, mentoring staff, and contributing to business growth within a rapidly expanding practice.
Key Responsibilities:
● Engage with clients year-round to understand their goals, challenges, and operational priorities.
● Lead all phases of audit fieldwork to ensure high-quality service and timely results.
● Implement audit testing procedures and evaluate internal controls, recommending improvement opportunities.
● Provide financial statement guidance and business recommendations based on findings and analysis.
● Deliver meaningful insights through thoughtful review, analysis, and discussion.
● Assist with engagement staffing, billing, collections, and profitability management.
● Build strong internal and external relationships through networking and community involvement.
● Participate in ongoing learning and development programs to maintain professional growth.
● Mentor and develop team members under the firm’s Care and Teach philosophy.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; master’s or advanced degree preferred.
● Active CPA required.
● 5+ years of financial statement audit experience in professional services.
● 2+ years of supervisory, mentoring, or counseling experience preferred.
● Strong management, analytical, organizational, and project-management skills.
● Ability to lead teams, provide excellent client service, and manage multiple engagements.
● Strong ethical judgment, urgency, commitment to quality, and ability to balance big-picture thinking with detailed review.
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software tools.
● Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.
● Real estate, private equity, or financial services industry experience preferred.
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Flexible hours,