Audit Manager - NorCal Real Estate

Baker Tilly•Walnut Creek, CA

3d•$126,500 - $172,950•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Tilly is seeking an Audit Manager for its Real Estate practice in NorCal. This role involves delivering industry-focused audit and other assurance services to middle-market clients, acting as a valued business advisor. The position offers the opportunity to work with firm leadership, serve clients, build the business, and mentor staff. As one of the fastest-growing firms, Baker Tilly provides upward career trajectory, flexibility in work location, and meaningful relationships. The role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in the real estate industry, become an industry expert, and serve as a trusted business advisor. The firm is a leading CPA advisory firm serving middle-market clients with transparent decision-making. Employees are encouraged to own their schedule and career through structured programs like My Time Off, My Development, and Dress for Your Day. This role also allows for contributing to engagement team growth and developing leadership skills.

Requirements

4-year degree required
CPA required
Five (5) years of experience providing auditing/assurance services required
Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills
Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects.
Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

Nice To Haves

Master's or advanced degree preferred
Experience with Assurance work with the real estate industry is preferred
Two (2) years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates desired

Responsibilities

Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various assurance and consulting services to real estate specific clients, positively impacting their financial statements, profitability, and business operations.
Proactively engaging with your clients throughout the year to understand business goals and challenges.
Implementing appropriate testing to assess deficiencies of internal controls and make recommendations for improvement.
Managing all fieldwork to ensure quality service and timely delivery of results.
Playing an active role in providing valuable financial statement guidance and business recommendations based upon various testing performed and information gathered.
Delivering business insight through thoughtful review, analysis, and discussion.
Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.
Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs.
Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.