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Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. · 2 weeks ago

Audit Manager - Real Estate

Chicago, IL 60661

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $155K/yr

6+ years exp

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. is a leading independent public accounting firm in Chicago, seeking an Audit Manager for their Real Estate division. The role involves managing client engagements, supervising staff, and building strong client relationships while ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services.

Accounting

Responsibilities

Manage the overall progress of engagements in relation to staffing, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines for various real estate clients

Review all workpapers, financial statements and tax returns before submission to manager/principal for further review

Supervise assigned in charge/supervisors and ensure evaluation reports are completed

Actively mentor teams during engagements and support their learning and overall career progression

Manage the client relationships year-round, not just during the engagement, and look for opportunities to provide additional services

Build trust and a personal connection with owners/decision makers in addition to the accounting team, learn about clients outside of their business

Effectively schedule and staff engagements and work to improve the realization and utilization

Proactively build a referral network of bankers and professionals and seek new business opportunities

Other duties as assigned, such as special projects, including other agreed upon procedures set forth by clients

Qualification

CPA LicensePublic Accounting ExperienceReal Estate Industry ExperienceAuditing SkillsManagerial ExperienceClient Service PassionCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA License required

6+ years of experience of experience in public accounting, preferably at a mid-market firm, with experience serving clients in the real estate industry

Experience in auditing and accounting for complex real estate transactions, including lease accounting (ASC 842), fixed asset capitalization, acquisition accounting (ASC 805), and related journal entries. Strong accounting skills are required

At least one year of experience at a Manager level

Passion for client service and an entrepreneurial mindset

DAILY ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION to travel to and from client locations and our office locations

Strong collaboration skills and desire to work as a team