Audit Manager - Real Estate

Location: Atlanta, GA (hybrid)

Overview:

A fast-growing, nationally recognized CPA firm in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Audit Manager for its real estate industry group, with strong potential for advancement. Working alongside partners, you will lead engagements and client communications and mentor and coach team members. The firm's assurance practice has seen double-digit growth in recent years, and its real estate group is one of the firm's largest and fastest growing.

Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues; deliver quality service as part of a team
• Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks
• Compile and present audit findings and suggest practical business improvements; recommend additional services when appropriate
• Lead the more complex areas of the audit, including identifying key risk areas and designing procedures
• Review financial statements and disclosures for compliance with GAAP or other comprehensive bases of accounting
• Ensure quality control and compliance with internal methodology/risk management and external regulatory requirements
• Spot potential audit issues, communicate them to the team, and resolve them with the client
• Do technical research and work through its application with the engagement partner
• Run internal planning meetings, set expectations, and keep the team on track for client deadlines
• Review workpapers and financials prepared by seniors and staff on time
• Work with partners to set the audit approach and roadmap
• Manage all aspects of billing: budgets and fees for new clients, staffing, and finding inefficiencies
• Coach and develop junior associates; take part in training as an attendee and facilitator
• Contribute ideas on internal processes and client engagements; network for business development

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required; Master's preferred
• Georgia CPA required
• 4+ years of audit experience
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial statements; experience with income tax-basis financial statements, IFRS, and ASC 946 preferred
• Real estate audit experience preferred (multifamily, industrial, commercial, retail, construction, hospitality, real estate investment funds)
• High technical and professional standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management, organization, prioritization, project management, and delegation skills

Why this opportunity:

• Strong potential for advancement in a growing industry group
• Entrepreneurial role in the real estate financial reporting space
• Firm recognized nationally for performance, growth, and financial strength
• Competitive benefits including generous vacation, childcare assistance, and retirement benefits
• Hybrid work arrangement

If you are interested in connecting further about this opportunity or other public accounting opportunities, please apply here or email me directly at austin.eppard@gogpac.com or call/text (605) 872-5131.