Audit Manager, Real Estate
6 months ago
New York
Job Description Title: Audit Manager, Real Estate Department: Audit, Real Estate Supervises: Audit Supervisors and below Role Type: Full-time Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) ABOUT THE COMPANY: Anchin is a New York City based Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm with a Long Island and Florida presence that provides expert financial advisory to companies across a diverse range of industries. We offer a full range of integrated accounting, consulting, and business management services from tax planning and audits to the most detailed analysis of acquisitions and financial restructuring. Anchin is consistently recognized as one of the "Best of the Best" accounting firms in the country, a Best Place to Work in New York City and New York State, and a Best Accounting Firm to Work For Nationwide. ABOUT THE POSITION: As an Audit Manager specializing in Real Estate at Anchin, you will be responsible for leading and managing audit engagements related to real estate transactions and financial activities. This role requires a deep understanding of real estate accounting principles, regulatory compliance, and industry-specific risks. The Audit Manager will work closely with a team of auditors to assess the accuracy and reliability of financial information, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage all aspects of an engagement, from staffing, scheduling, planning, execution, financial statements, wrap-up and engagement economics, including audits, reviews, compilations and special purpose engagements for real estate clients, including property managers, owners, developers, funds and REITs., • Robust understanding of real estate valuation methodologies and practical application of audit procedures to discounted cash flows, direct capitalization and sales comparable approaches., • Resourceful in managing multiple engagements and staff simultaneously., • Manage all aspects of an engagement, from staffing, scheduling, planning, execution, financial statements, wrap-up and engagement economics, including audits, reviews, compilations and special purpose engagements for real estate clients, including property managers, owners, developers, funds and REITs., • Robust understanding of real estate valuation methodologies and practical application of audit procedures to discounted cash flows, direct capitalization and sales comparable approaches., • Resourceful in managing multiple engagements and staff simultaneously., • Develop and manage budgets, schedule engagements, staff assignments, and time and expense planning and analysis., • Supervise Audit Supervisors and Seniors on engagements, functioning as in-charge, facilitating fieldwork, and adhering to schedules., • Review work product of team members for accuracy, including full engagement and related financial statements., • Conduct technical research on accounting issues relevant to real estate clients and work with the technical team., • Manage day-to-day client relationships and serve as the main point of contact, communicating with clients' points of contact at varying levels., • Provide timely, high-quality client service that meets and/or exceeds expectations, including coordinating the financial statements as well as other client deliverables., • Manage, develop talent, train, and coach staff on projects and timely evaluate performance., • Maintain active communication with Senior Manager or Partner on engagement status. Education: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (BA/BS) required or equivalent experience., • 5+ years of progressive experience within public accounting and real estate, including residential, commercial, industrial, and funds., • Supervisory experience is a must., • Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and accounting rules and standards., • Extensive experience with fair value appraisals for real estate funds and properties. Attributes: • Accountability: Follows through on commitments, does what you say you will do, even requiring some personal sacrifice., • Communicates Effectively: Delivers messages in a clear and concise manner, listens attentively., • Strong Interpersonal Skills: Relates comfortably to all levels of people, both internally and externally., • Nimble Learner: Learns quickly when facing new situations, willingly takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks., • Technical Proficiency: Deals with technical issues comfortably and can complete work at a high level of proficiency., • Being Resilient: Shows confidence under pressure, maintains a positive attitude despite adversity., • Action Oriented: Proactively seeks out new and challenging work.