Assurance Manager - Real Estate

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RSM is looking for a driven Assurance Manager to join our Real Estate teams. Our Real Estate serves public and private clients including real estate private equity funds, advisors, institutional investors and joint ventures, hotel and hospitality, developers, and owners/operators of commercial, retail and multifamily real estate. Being a part of the Real Estate practice will allow you to obtain exposure to the various lines of business within the industry including but not limited to cost segregation studies, purchase price allocation and other related valuation services, lease consulting and other specialty services.

• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables
• Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams
• Understand and utilize RSM’s Audit Methodology
• Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end‑of‑engagement evaluations for staff
• Understand skillsets and capabilities of Senior Associates and Supervisors, monitor and review work product they prepare, and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process
• Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors on engagement teams and function as an in‑charge facilitator by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment
• Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to understand the impact of significant developments in client’s business and assess impact on current year audit engagements
• Develop others within the Firm through facilitating level‑based or industry training, advising on career development, or participating in other Firm initiatives
• Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable
• Anticipate and address client concerns and elevate issues as they arise
• Understand RSM’s lines of businesses, availability of services and, where applicable, discuss with client management opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in the firm
• Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth
• Manage profitability of projects
• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Senior Managers and Partners
• Identify performance improvement opportunities
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm’s standards and policies
• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• CPA or CA Certification
• 5+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
• Experience leading teams and mentoring associates
• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and FASB or IFRS regulations
• A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
• Minimum of 4 years of team lead or in‑charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements

• A successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagements

We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at

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