Audit Manager

Step into a key leadership role where your audit expertise and real estate experience can directly shape client outcomes and the growth of a high-performing audit team. This is a hands-on position within a well-respected public accounting environment, offering exposure to diverse industries while maintaining a strong focus on real estate and HUD/LIHTC engagements.

As Audit Manager, you will lead complex audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion, with a particular emphasis on real estate clients and HUD/LIHTC work. You will oversee engagement teams, drive audit quality and efficiency, and serve as a primary point of contact for clients across multiple industries. Your work will have a direct impact on client relationships, staff development, and the overall strength of the audit department.

• Lead the planning, execution and completion of audit and assurance engagements, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm methodologies
• Manage real estate audits, including HUD and LIHTC engagements, overseeing fieldwork and resolving complex technical issues
• Review work papers, financial statements and related deliverables prepared by staff, providing clear feedback and guidance
• Supervise, coach and develop audit staff and seniors, supporting their technical growth and performance on engagements
• Maintain a hands-on role in testing key real estate audit areas such as rent rolls, prepaid expenses/insurance, fixed assets and HUD-related compliance
• Coordinate engagement timelines, budgets and resource allocation, proactively addressing issues to keep projects on track
• Serve as a primary client contact during engagements, addressing questions, presenting findings and strengthening long-term relationships
• Collaborate with partners and other managers to refine audit processes and contribute to department initiatives

• 5-8+ years of progressive public accounting experience with a strong focus on audit and assurance services
• Demonstrated experience managing audit engagements and teams, including review and sign-off responsibilities
• Strong technical understanding of real estate audit areas, including rent rolls, prepaid expenses/insurance, fixed assets and HUD regulations
• Proven ability to remain hands-on with engagement work while functioning as a leader within an audit department
• Experience supervising, mentoring and developing staff in a public accounting environment
• Broader assurance background including reviews and compilations across multiple industries
• Comfortable working directly with clients, communicating complex audit matters clearly and professionally
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards applicable to private entities
• Real estate audit experience specifically with HUD and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) engagements
• Exposure to nonprofit, manufacturing, construction and general contractor clients
• Tax knowledge, particularly understanding how audit and accounting findings impact tax reporting
• Quick Books experience in an assurance or accounting context
• Background in regional or midsized public accounting firms (e.g., CLA, Cohn Reznick, Novak Francella or similar)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field
• CPA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA licensure will be considered
• Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation is a plus
• Relevant continuing professional education (CPE) in audit, assurance and real estate/HUD topics is advantageous