Audit Director, Real Estate

Title: Audit Director Real Estate

Department: Audit Real Estate

Supervises: Managers and below

Role Type: Fulltime

Location: New York NY (Hybrid)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Anchin is a New York City based Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm with a Long Island and Florida presence that provides expert financial advisory to companies across a diverse range of industries. We offer a full range of integrated accounting consulting and business management services from tax planning and audits to the most detailed analysis of acquisitions and financial restructuring.

Anchin is consistently recognized as one of the Best of the Best accounting firms in the country a Best Place to Work in New York City and New York State and a Best Accounting Firm to Work For Nationwide.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking an experienced assurance Director specializing in the Real Estate industry to join our expanding assurance practice at Anchin. This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee key client engagements drive team development and help shape the strategic direction of our real estate audit group. You will play a critical role in maintaining and deepening client relationships ensuring highquality audit delivery and supporting business development initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage multiple large complex audit engagements within the real estate group including real estate investment trusts (REITs) private equity real estate funds developers owners and property managers.
• Serve as the client contact delivering excellent service and acting as a trusted advisor on technical and business issues.
• Oversee all phases of the audit process planning execution reporting ensuring engagements are completed on time within budget and in compliance with the firms policies and professional standards.
• Robust understanding of real estate valuation methodologies and practical application of audit procedures to discounted cash flows direct capitalization and sales comparable approaches as well as credit funds.
• Strong understanding of real estate properties across various legal structures.
• Independently identify and research accounting issues including reaching sound technical conclusions and recommendations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engagement teams fostering professional development and technical expertise.
• Review and approve workpapers financial statements and deliverables to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulatory and accounting standards (GAAP GAAS where applicable).
• Collaborate with partners and firm leadership to drive practice growth including identifying pursuing and onboarding new business opportunities within the real estate industry.
• Stay up to date on emerging accounting audit and industry developments and proactively advise clients on relevant impacts.
• Contribute to internal initiatives focused on improving audit quality operational efficiency and client service innovation.
• Embrace new technologies and technological advancements within the assurance profession.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to the team.
• Proactively manage profitability on engagements and closely monitor and manage billings and collections.
• Promote the firm by attracting and retaining talent participating and leading learning and development initiatives authoring articles and taking an active role in supporting the real estate group.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelors or masters degree (BA/BS) in Accounting.
• CPA required.

Experience:

• 10 years of progressive audit experience in public accounting with a strong focus on real estate clients.
• Prior experience managing complex engagements and leading audit teams.
• Excellent project management communication and client service skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of developing highperforming teams.
• Business development experience and a demonstrated ability to cultivate strong client relationships.

Compensation:

• Competitive annual salary in the range of $160000 to $220000 based on individuals experience level.

Attributes:

• Accountability: Follows through on commitments does what you say you will do even requiring some personal sacrifice.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers messages in a clear and concise manner listens attentively.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Relates comfortably to all levels of people both internally and externally.
• Nimble Learner: Learns quickly when facing new situations willingly takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Technical Proficiency: Deals with technical issues comfortably and can complete work at a high level of proficiency.
• Being Resilient: Shows confidence under pressure maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.
• Action Oriented: Proactively seeks out new and challenging work.
• Trustworthiness: Keeps confidences and develops a reputation for being honest and ethical.

Anchin is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant irrespective of race color creed alienage religion sex national origin age disability gender (including gender identity) marital status sexual orientation citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. Anchin is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Anchin Recruitment Team at