Audit Manager - Real Estate

Audit Manager - Real Estate - New York City, NY

An experienced audit professional with 5+ years of public accounting audit experience, 2+ years of supervisory responsibilities, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Lead and manage real estate-focused audit engagements, provide financial insights, evaluate internal controls, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships.

Full-time position available immediately.

Hybrid role based in the firm’s regional office (company details kept confidential).

To build deep industry expertise while contributing as a trusted advisor and team leader in a growing, development-focused environment.

Collaborative, flexible, professional culture with structured development programs and strong emphasis on work-life balance.

$91,220 to $172,950 depending on skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

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.

● 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.

● 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.