[Hiring] 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, handling inquiries from clients and/or internal stakeholders, understanding the industry and client challenges in order to provide solutions and improvements to their business and client deliverables, and looking for cross-selling opportunities to provide value to your clients.
• Lead business development initiatives in order to bring in revenue and grow out the Real Estate practice.
• Lead training initiatives for a global team to ensure consistency and excellence across teams.
• Lead complex client engagements for general contractors, specialty trade contractors, and construction management firms, ensuring exceptional client service and engagement profitability.
• Advise clients on construction-specific accounting matters, including revenue recognition, work-in-process (WIP) reporting, job costing, change orders, retainage, claims, and project forecasting.
• Review and analyze WIP schedules, backlog reports, gross profit fade/gain analyses, and project performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide guidance on cash flow management, working capital optimization, equipment utilization, and overhead allocation methodologies.
• Mentor and develop managers and staff in construction accounting methodologies, industry best practices, and client relationship management.
• 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 team is meeting goals and benchmarks for performance and execution of client work, such as delivering monthly financials, developing skills for career growth, working within budget and time parameters, etc.
• Complete duties associated with managing clients, developing and maintaining client relationships, including proactive communications, exceeding clients’ expectations, completing client billings timely, and assisting with managing accounts receivable.
• Develop expertise in use of all technology necessary for performance execution, ensure quality control procedures are being executed and adhered to by all team members, identify areas for process improvement for client work and/or practice operations.
• 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 proactive 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 to support scalable growth.

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.
• Experience with CAM reconciliations, tenant billbacks, and maintaining tenant ledgers.
• 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.