Manager, Real Estate Valuation & Investigation Services

Aprio • Fairfield, NJ

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About The Position

Aprio is seeking a Manager for its Real Estate Valuation & Investigation Services practice. The Manager owns engagements from kickoff through final report, managing day-to-day delivery, building core analyses, signing reports, and coaching Associates. The role delivers commercial real estate valuation services across diverse property types and intended uses, with expanded client contact and leadership responsibilities. It offers the opportunity to deepen technical expertise, progress toward the MAI designation, and contribute to a growing practice.

Requirements

• At least six years of commercial real estate valuation experience.
• Active Certified General Real Property Appraiser credential in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and meet concurrent deadlines.
• Strong narrative report writing skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Argus Enterprise and CoStar.
• Clear, confident communication with clients and team members.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for property inspections.
• Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience as a Certified General appraiser.
• MAI Candidate for Designation, enrolled with the Appraisal Institute and actively progressing toward the MAI.
• Supervisory appraiser eligibility or progress toward meeting AQB and state requirements.
• Experience with financial reporting, tax, or litigation valuation assignments.
• Progress toward CCIM or ASA.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual engagements, including scope, workplan, staffing, and deadlines.
• Prepare and sign appraisal reports, appraisal reviews, and consulting reports across property types and intended uses.
• Build and review income, sales comparison, and cost approach analyses, including discounted cash flow models in Argus Enterprise or Excel.
• Lead property inspections, market research, and highest and best use analyses.
• Review Associate and Senior Associate work for technical accuracy, USPAP compliance, and clarity.
• Serve as a primary client contact during engagements and respond to questions from lenders, auditors, and counsel.
• Support litigation matters with research, analysis, and draft reports, and provide testimony with senior support as experience grows.
• Coach and train Associates and Senior Associates and serve as a supervisory appraiser when eligible.
• Contribute to proposals, marketing materials, and practice process improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Nine or more holidays and discretionary time off.
• Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with a cash incentive upon completion.
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group, and individual performance.
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales.
• Wellness program.
• Flexible working environment, including remote and hybrid options.
• Competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager