Audit Director, Real Estate - Phaxis : Job Details

We are seeking an experienced assurance director specializing in the real estate industry to join our expanding assurance practice. This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee key client engagements, drive team development, and help shape the strategic direction of our real estate audit group. You will play a critical role in maintaining and deepening client relationships, ensuring high-quality audit delivery, and supporting business development initiatives.

• Lead and manage multiple large, complex audit engagements within the real estate group, including real estate investment trusts (REITs), private equity real estate funds, developers, owners, and property managers.
• Serve as the client contact, delivering excellent service and acting as a trusted advisor on technical and business issues.
• Oversee all phases of the audit process planning, execution, reporting ensuring engagements are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with the firm's policies and professional standards.
• Robust understanding of real estate valuation methodologies and practical application of audit procedures to discounted cash flows, direct capitalization, and sales comparable approaches, as well as credit funds.
• Strong understanding of real estate properties across various legal structures.
• Independently identify and research accounting issues, including reaching sound technical conclusions and recommendations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engagement teams, fostering professional development and technical expertise.
• Review and approve workpapers, financial statements, and deliverables to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulatory and accounting standards (GAAP, GAAS, where applicable).
• Collaborate with partners and firm leadership to drive practice growth, including identifying, pursuing, and onboarding new business opportunities within the real estate industry.
• Stay up to date on emerging accounting, audit, and industry developments, and proactively advise clients on relevant impacts.
• Contribute to internal initiatives focused on improving audit quality, operational efficiency, and client service innovation.
• Embrace new technologies and technological advancements within the assurance profession.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to the team.
• Proactively manage profitability on engagements, and closely monitor and manage billings and collections.
• Promote the firm by attracting and retaining talent, participating and leading learning and development initiatives, authoring articles, and taking an active role in supporting the real estate group.

• Bachelor's or master's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive audit experience in public accounting, with a strong focus on real estate clients.
• Prior experience managing complex engagements and leading audit teams.
• Excellent project management, communication, and client service skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Business development experience and a demonstrated ability to cultivate strong client relationships.

We offer full benefits, a hybrid schedule at the New York office, and a salary up to $220,000.