Audit Senior Manager - Real Estate & Other

Position Summary

THE FOCUS IS YOU

We are seeking an Audit Senior Manager to join our growing Great Lakes Region team. This role provides the opportunity to work with dynamic clients across real estate and other industries, while contributing to the development of our internal teams and driving the firm’s continued growth.

As an Audit Senior Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and reviewing the necessary procedures involved in planning and executing attestation engagements for clients in accordance with the applicable accounting standards.  The Audit Senior Manager serves to manage client engagements, maintain client relationships, and act as a liaison between overseeing/mentoring internal staff and working closely with internal leaders, to ensure high-quality work is conducted and delivered to our clients.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Regular duties include (but are not limited to):

• Lead and manage audits, reviews, and compilations across various industries while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Oversee and evaluate financial statements and internal controls
• Coordinate engagement planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up activities to meet client deadlines and budgets
• Develop tailored strategies to address client challenges and deliver practical solutions
• Build and maintain client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and providing insights into compliance and financial performance
• Mentor and guide internal staff, promoting technical growth and professional development
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging standards in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), generally accepted government audit Standards (GAGAS) and Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB)
• Communicate effectively with clients, staff, and senior leadership, addressing issues and delivering updates

Supervisory responsibilities

• Will supervise subordinate team members

Work environment

• Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required education and experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• 8 years in public accounting or a related field
• Experience in working with clients across various industries including real estate industry-specific knowledge (Partnerships, Affordable Housing, HUD, MSHDA, and USDA-RD) is preferred
• Active CPA license is required
• Must maintain required CPE credits annually

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHO WE ARE

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

WHAT WE OFFER

POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.

ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES

Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

We are committed to furthering our DE&I journey through building a diverse professional community based on equitable treatment for all and a collaborative culture that values inclusion.