Real Estate (Construction) Client Accounting - Manager

Job Description
As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!
CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a 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.
YOUR TEAM.
The Client Accounting Advisory Team is a rapidly growing division of CohnReznick, where we partner with our clients to perform accounting, advisory and technology services. Our goal is to leverage the best staff, cutting edge technology, and efficient processes to exceed our clients’ expectations. Our services include maintaining of books and records, financial statement close management reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, as well as accounting technology solution development.
WHY COHNREZNICK?
At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.
We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.
YOUR ROLE.
Responsibilities Include But 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 client
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 stake holders, 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 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.
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 relationship, including proactive communications, exceeding clients’ expectations, completing client billings timely and assist with the managing accounts receivable
Develops expertise in use of all technology necessary for performance execution, ensures 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
Seeks opportunities to participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention and team-building activities
Conducts oneself professionally and always shows respect to others
Follows regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society
Maintains appropriate compliance with all firm wide and local office policies and procedures
Proactively develop relationships and proactive communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders.
Responds timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
Solicit internal experts from across the Firm to assist in providing solutions for client challenges
Your Experience.
The successful candidate will have:
Bachelors Degree required, MBA and/or CPA license a plus
3+ years of Real Estate industry experience
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)
QuickBooks, NetSuite, Yardi, 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
In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.
Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.
CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters .
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