Supervisor (Real Estate)

SVA Careers•Brookfield, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

SVA is seeking a Supervisor for its Real Estate Accounting team in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The role handles larger, more complex assurance and tax engagements for affordable housing and real estate clients, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) entities. The Supervisor directs engagements and special assignments, serves as the main client contact, develops junior staff, reviews work papers and financial statements, and helps resolve accounting, auditing, and tax matters. The role also develops expertise in LIHTC compliance, partnership taxation, affordable housing financial reporting, and related regulatory requirements. The work is allocated approximately 50% to supervision and leadership, 40% to client work, and 10% to professional and personal development. The position typically requires 55 hours per week during busy season, including weekends, and 40–45 hours per week during non-busy season.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in public accounting.
Ability to direct engagements, review accounting work, and communicate with clients.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving affordable housing, real estate, and/or LIHTC clients.
CPA certification.
Knowledge of partnership taxation, affordable housing, LIHTC compliance, and real estate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Assign work to staff based on their knowledge and capabilities; provide training, guidance, direction, and constructive feedback.
Review work papers and discuss significant accounting or tax matters with the In-Charge; conduct timely staff reviews.
Lead team projects involving multiple staff members and encourage inclusive team participation.
Coordinate engagement phases, staffing, planning, and scheduling with the manager or principal.
Lead and complete assigned audits, reviews, tax returns, and/or compilations.
Evaluate client internal controls and prepare or review work programs and time budgets, with a focus on minimizing organizational tax obligations.
Review financial statements, notes, schedules, management letters, and tax returns, and discuss these matters with clients.
Prepare for, schedule, and lead client meetings.
Assist with monthly billings as requested.
Maintain confidentiality of client information and follow applicable laws, regulations, and SVA policies and procedures.
Work with a mentor to develop a career path; participate in professional learning and refine supervisory skills.
Promote SVA through outside associations and participation in SVA, community, professional, civic, or charitable events.
Educate and train others on business and client processes; mentor interns and staff.
Participate positively in group meetings and develop and deliver training, presentations, or articles for internal or external audiences.
Perform other duties as assigned.