Audit Manager Real Estate

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Hybrid (NYC-Based)

Summary Join a nationally recognized public accounting and advisory firm as an Audit Manager specializing in real estate. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to lead high-impact engagements with a portfolio of real estate clients including REITs, funds, developers, and property managers. You'll play a critical role in managing full audit cycles, mentoring staff, and delivering insightful financial reporting all within a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit and review engagements for real estate clients including REITs, funds, developers, and property managers

• Manage all phases of the audit process: planning, staffing, fieldwork, and final reporting

• Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff to support their professional development

• Apply audit procedures to real estate valuation models (e.g., DCF, cap rates, comps)

• Conduct technical research on complex GAAP, GAAS, and industry-specific issues

• Maintain proactive communication with clients and ensure strong, long-term relationships

• Deliver high-quality, timely audit reports and financials

• Support firm-wide initiatives in recruiting, staff development, and business growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

• CPA license (or actively pursuing certification)

• 4+ years of public accounting experience with a focus on real estate clients

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS

• Proven track record of supervising and developing audit teams

• Familiarity with real estate valuation approaches and reporting

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Engagement, GoFileRoom, CCH, Checkpoint, PPC is a plus

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style

• High degree of accountability, adaptability, and integrity

Please Do Not Apply If You:

• Lack experience auditing real estate clients

• Have not led or supervised audit teams in a public accounting setting

• Cannot work in a hybrid arrangement based in NYC

• Are not a licensed CPA

• Have short job tenures without demonstrated growth

• Have submitted inaccurate or misleading application details

Interview Process

1. Recruiter Screening

2. First-Round Interview with AEC Partner

3. Leadership Interview

4. Cultural Fit Panel

5. Offer

Benefits & Perks

• Performance-based bonuses

• Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k), generous PTO, and wellness programs

• Continuous learning, CPE support, and career development resources