Manager, Audit - Real Estate and Affordable Housing

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio. ### **Job Summary** Aprio is seeking a **Manager, Audit** to lead client engagements and audit projects with a commitment to quality, professional excellence, and lasting client relationships. In this role, you will serve as a primary point of contact for clients and internal teams, delivering insight-driven service across complex engagements. You will guide and develop audit staff while also actively contributing to the firm's growth through strategic business development. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a high-growth, nationally recognized CPA firm. ### What You'll Gain / Impact: - Opportunity to lead high-impact client engagements across diverse industries. - Platform to mentor and develop the next generation of audit professionals. - Visibility into firm-wide growth initiatives and business development strategy. - Career advancement within a nationally recognized, purpose-driven CPA firm. ### Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage multiple audit engagements and client projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery. - Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, partners, and staff — communicating engagement expectations, status updates, and key outcomes clearly and proactively. - Manage, coach, and develop audit staff, providing ongoing guidance and performance feedback to support professional growth. - Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with clients and colleagues through consistent, client-centered service. - Actively contribute to business development efforts by identifying opportunities to expand firm services and originate new client relationships. ### Qualifications: - Developed specialties in Real Estate and Affordable Housing. - Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. - An Active CPA license is required and the ability to apply/qualify for licensure in California is preferred. - 4–7 years of experience in public accounting. - Strong analytical capabilities related to financial statements and financial data. - Effective written and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues. - Demonstrated ability to take initiative, lead independently, and make sound decisions. - Preferred: Master's degree in Accounting or related field.