Real Estate Client Accounting - Manager
About The Position
CohnReznick is hiring a Manager for its Real Estate team in the Client Accounting Advisory practice. The role is remote and does not require duties to be performed near a CohnReznick office, although attendance at an office may be required with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or training. The Client Accounting Advisory Team provides accounting, advisory, and technology services, including maintaining books and records, financial statement close management and reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, and accounting technology solutions. The Manager leads the Real Estate accounting team and oversees client execution and timely delivery of work. The position involves guiding and developing a global team, managing client and team performance, maintaining client relationships, ensuring quality and compliance, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and serve clients. The Manager also supports mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building, and follows applicable professional ethics and firm policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 3 years of Real Estate industry experience.
- Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures, including cash management, accounts receivable/accounts payable, month-end close, payroll, and benefits.
- Strong GAAP experience and hands-on controllership experience related to consolidations, general ledger close, and financial reporting.
- Strong Real Estate experience.
- Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong project and time management skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines effectively.
- Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions.
- Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis.
- Action-oriented approach, including being a self-starter and team player.
Nice To Haves
- MBA and/or CPA license.
- Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Yardi, and Sage Intacct.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the Real Estate accounting team and ensure timely delivery of client work product.
- Independently perform and assist with complex accounting services for clients.
- Lead and develop a global team by providing guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations, responding to inquiries, and understanding client and industry challenges.
- Identify solutions and improvements to client businesses and deliverables, and seek cross-selling opportunities.
- Manage team performance and execution against goals and benchmarks, including monthly financial delivery, career development, budgets, and time parameters.
- Develop and maintain client relationships through proactive communication and by exceeding client expectations.
- Complete client billings timely and assist with managing accounts receivable.
- Develop expertise in necessary technologies and ensure team members follow quality-control procedures.
- Identify process improvements for client work and practice operations.
- Participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities.
- Follow AICPA and state society regulations and professional ethics, as well as firm-wide and local office policies and procedures.
- Respond timely and accurately to internal team and client requests.
- Engage internal experts across the firm to help solve client challenges.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Flexible work environment.
- Expanded parental leave.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Paid time off to volunteer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
