PHA Manager

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The Manager will manage a variety of audit and other assignments as designated by the Partner. The Manager should function with minimal supervision and increased focus is placed on supervising and mentoring Staff and Senior Accountants, strengthening, and developing client relationships, and increasing office profitability. While the position operates within the Firm’s broader Tax/Audit practice, the individual in this role will spend the majority of their time supporting governmental and affordable housing clients and developing specialized expertise in PHA, HUD, and compliance-related audit work.

This posting is primarily focused on Public Housing Authority (PHA) audit engagements.

• Assume primary responsibility for client engagements, including planning, staffing, timing, technical issues and other decisions.
• Oversee completion of engagements, including identifying and solving problem areas during the engagement, with minimal oversight or assistance.
• Conduct thorough engagement reviews.
• Supervise and mentor Senior Accountants and Staff, guiding and educating them in technical areas, identifying professional development opportunities and maintaining a respectful team atmosphere.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for assigned staff and manage employee performance conversations.
• Assist Principals and Partners with identifying, meeting with and pursuing new clients.
• Find opportunities to turn acquired technical knowledge into high value‑added opportunities for Firm clients.
• Promote the Firm’s image by participating on conference panels, contributing to Firm publications, attending recruiting events, conducting in‑house and client trainings, etc.
• Develop, strengthen and grow client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness and service‑oriented approach.
• Enhance skills in the industries the Firm focuses on by seeking out and completing training courses.
• Increase office profitability by managing your time and the time of Staff, Senior Accountants and Supervisor efficiently, contributing ideas and adding value.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus) and 5‑8 years of experience in public accounting, and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience.
• CPA license is strongly preferred.
• Expert understanding of GAAP and U.S. auditing standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and strong personal, technical and professional judgment.
• Perform work accurately and efficiently, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and follow‑through skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize a fast‑paced and varied workload and manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback from Partner group and make adjustments as directed.
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team‑oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills, including solid skill in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with co‑workers and clients.
• Ability to gain the confidence of the existing Partner group.
• Meets internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.).
• Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs, and to travel domestically if required.
• Experience with Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC), Historical Tax Credits (HTC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Housing Authority (HA), Public Housing Authority,…