Senior Manager, Real Estate Valuation & Investigation Services

Aprio•Timonium, MD

6d•$165,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Aprio is seeking a Senior Manager to join its Real Estate Valuation & Investigation Services practice. The role manages a portfolio of concurrent engagements, serves as signing appraiser, leads key client relationships, and develops the Managers and Associates delivering the work. The Senior Manager collaborates with the Practice Leader to grow the business and shape practice operations, quality standards, and team development. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a Certified General appraiser, ideally with an MAI designation, who can bring technical depth and strategic impact to a national CPA and advisory firm. The position includes ownership of client relationships and engagement economics, technical review and delivery, business development, and mentoring. The role requires travel for client meetings and property inspections; Aprio describes its working environment as flexible, with remote and hybrid options.

Requirements

At least 10 years of commercial real estate valuation experience, including at least 3 years managing engagements and supervising staff.
Signing appraiser experience across a broad range of commercial property types.
Active Certified General Real Property Appraiser credential in good standing in at least one U.S. state, with ability to obtain credentials in additional states as needed.
Eligibility to serve as a supervisory appraiser under AQB and state requirements for supervising trainee appraisers.
Strong record of managing client relationships and engagement economics.
Clear, well-organized report writing and ability to explain conclusions to non-specialists.
Advanced Excel and Argus Enterprise modeling skills.
Strong project management and delegation skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for client meetings and property inspections.
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

MAI designation strongly preferred; Appraisal Institute Candidates for Designation with clear and demonstrated progress will be considered.
CCIM, ASA, MRICS, or AI-GRS designation.
Litigation support or expert testimony experience.
Experience with financial reporting, estate and gift, or portfolio valuation engagements.
Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Manage concurrent engagements from scoping through delivery, including staffing, deadlines, and budget oversight.
Serve as Client Lead for key relationships and identify opportunities to expand Aprio’s services.
Draft proposals and engagement letters and scope assignments to align with USPAP and the client’s intended use.
Serve as signing appraiser and technically review reports prepared by Managers and Associates.
Lead complex assignments involving portfolios, proposed construction, partial and fractional interests, leased fee and leasehold interests, and special-purpose properties.
Prepare rebuttal and review reports; support counsel in preparing for depositions and trial; provide expert testimony as needed.
Help maintain the practice’s quality control program, templates, and workfile standards.
Support business development with the Practice Leader through pitches, presentations, thought leadership, and referral relationships across Aprio.
Serve as supervisory appraiser and coach team members on technical skills, report writing, and licensing progress.
Contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and campus relationship development.

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.
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure.
Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with 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.