[Hiring] Real Estate Client Accounting - Senior Manager @CohnReznick

Role Description

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Manager to join the Real Estate team in our Client Accounting Advisory practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and oversee the Real Estate accounting team. Responsible for client execution and timely delivery of client’s work product by team members.
• Demonstrates ability to independently perform and assist with complex accounting services for clients.
• Lead global team with client work and developing skills, providing guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations.
• Handle inquiries from clients and/or internal stakeholders, understanding the industry and client challenges to provide solutions and improvements.
• Lead business development initiatives to bring in revenue and grow the Real Estate practice.
• Lead training initiatives for a global team to ensure consistency and excellence across teams.
• Play a strategic role in the sales cycle and business development efforts by providing subject matter expertise and client-facing insights.
• Identify and execute internal upselling and cross-selling opportunities through deep understanding of service offerings and client needs.
• Demonstrate advanced, specialized technical expertise that supports a premium bill rate and high-value client delivery.
• Timely complete duties associated with managing teams, ensuring goals and benchmarks for performance and execution of client work are met.
• Complete duties associated with managing clients, developing and maintaining client relationships, including proactive communications.
• Develop expertise in use of all technology necessary for performance execution, ensuring quality control procedures are adhered to.
• Seek opportunities to participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities.
• Conduct oneself professionally and always show respect to others.
• Follow regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society.
• Maintain appropriate compliance with all firm-wide and local office policies and procedures.
• Proactively develop relationships and communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders.
• Respond timely and accurately to internal team and client requests.
• Solicit internal experts from across the Firm to assist in providing solutions for client challenges.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of new staff, fostering a technically proficient and high-performing team.
• Support the development of the Real Estate CAS team, including defining service offerings, recruiting top talent, and establishing operational infrastructure.

Qualifications

• BA required. MBA and/or CPA license a plus.
• Experience leading business development and sales initiatives.
• Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, month-end close, payroll, and benefits.
• Strong GAAP experience along with hands-on experience performing controllership functions related to consolidations, GL close, and financial reporting.
• Strong Real Estate experience.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, being highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project).
• Yardi, QuickBooks, NetSuite, R365, and Sage Intacct experience preferred.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail. Action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented).
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines.
• Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions. Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis.

Benefits

• Generous PTO.
• Flexible work environment.
• Expanded parental leave.
• Extensive learning & development.
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer.