Real Estate Audit / Tax Manager

Well known Financial Services firm in NYC needs:

Real Estate Audit/Tax Manager

The proper background for this position is one in public accounting for the last 7 to 10 years; at least half of that time spent as a manager or heavy supervisor

The work experience should be in real estate audit and reviews of relevant tax returns. Please note: candidates with no tax experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities:

The Audit Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple audit engagements and is responsible for resolving all accounting issues that arise during the audit engagement.

The Audit Manager performs most engagements with minimal guidance or supervision. The manager has demonstrated an ability to assume full responsibility for directing engagements and special assignments.

The manager can effectively review working papers, financial statements, and reports of discussions with clients. The manager directs the team of supervisors, seniors and staff, reviews programs, ensures that assignments are accomplished within the budgeted time, reviews working papers for accuracy and completeness, and reviews the financial statements for presentation and adequacy of disclosures. *Additionally, to be considered as a candidate for this position, applicants must have experience in reviews of partnership and individual tax returns.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the various phases of an engagement with the senior manager/director or partner, including staff requirements, locations to be visited, and job planning and scheduling, and plan the logistics of the engagement.


• Take ownership and are fully responsible for all phases of an engagement. 


• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year, and possess a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client’s business. 


• Establish expectations of value to be delivered. Participate in performing audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues. Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk. 


• Understand the client’s industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments. Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client. 


• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team. Delegate work successfully. 


• Assign work to team members on the basis of their knowledge and capabilities and supervise staff 


• Review with the senior manager/director or partner any significant audit findings that raise questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation. 


• Communicates progress of engagement, problems and resolutions to the partner and then the client. 


• Prepare or review financial statements, notes, schedules, management letters, and tax returns for later discussion between the manager or partner and the client.

Requirements:

-An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major.
-CPA certification is a requirement.
-Approximately 7-10 years of experience working in audit for a public accounting firm.
-Real Estate industry knowledge and client exposure
-Experience reviewing individual and partnership tax returns
-Exceptional client interaction skills
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-A dedication to teamwork and leadership
-Integrity within a professional environment

SALARY to 140K + Bonus

Please submit your resume in WORD format and current base salary requirements ASAP