BRC ยท 2 months ago
Assurance Manager, CPA - Affordable Housing exper. required
BRC is a firm specializing in affordable housing services, and they are seeking an Assurance Manager with CPA certification. The role involves maintaining client relationships, reviewing engagements, managing budgets, and supervising staff while addressing both immediate and long-term client issues.
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Responsibilities
Maintaining steady contact with affordable housing clients throughout the year
Thoroughly understanding clients' businesses and addressing immediate and long-term issues
Reviewing engagements before partner review, answering client questions, and ensuring a clear understanding of engagement terms
Demonstrating the ability to identify and address technical issues in each engagement
Expanding expertise in assigned areas and keeping partners informed of important developments
Managing client relationships, including direct interactions with clients' attorneys or brokers
Communicating audit and accounting developments to the firm
Managing engagements within budgeted time and scheduled completion dates
Supervising the progress of work during engagements and spending time with clients' management groups
Overseeing report processing, addressing questions, and supervising distribution according to clients' instructions
Preparing client bills for review by the Practice Area Leader (PAL) in a timely and efficient manner
Promoting efficient firm operations by scheduling engagements and managing professional personnel
Participating in firm administrative functions and projects as assigned by partners/principals
Aligning with the firm's philosophy and views held by the partners
Meeting with prospective clients and assisting with proposal preparation
Recognizing opportunities to provide additional services (cross-selling) to clients
Supervising staff, seniors, and supervisors, evaluating their performance, and providing feedback
Qualification
Required
CPA certification
Bachelor's and/or advanced degree in accounting
Experience with HUD: Insured mortgages, Section 8 rental assistance programs, 202/811
Experience in rural development: 538 Insured mortgages, 515 loans with rental assistance
LIHTC - low income housing tax credits knowledge; bond-financed affordable housing deals
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a CPA firm (or equivalent experience as deemed appropriate by the partners/principals)
Membership in AICPA as applicable
Proficiency in the use of computers, accounting software programs, and audit software programs
Completion of career development CPE requirements designed to enhance management and communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Displays initiative, creativity, and imagination
Valid driver's license and good Motor Vehicle Record
Willingness to travel as needed
Preferred
Experience with cost certifications