Summary of Responsibilities:

The Real Estate Audit Supervisor is responsible for overseeing audit engagements and is responsible for resolving most accounting issues that arise during the audit engagement with the guidance of the audit manager. The Supervisor performs most engagements with minimal supervision. The Supervisor will direct staff and seniors and instruct them in the work to be performed, review the work completed and direct necessary revisions. The Supervisor reports to either a manager or senior manager/director.

Expectations:

• Coordinate the various phases of an engagement, including staff requirements, engagement planning, scheduling, etc.
• Study and evaluate the internal controls, organization, systems or other appropriate items and prepare or review the audit program
• Assign work to existing staff members on the basis of their knowledge and capabilities and supervise them on projects
• Review with Manager or Senior Manager/Director any significant audit findings, financial statement presentation or other matters
• Prepare or review financial statements, notes, schedules, management letters, income tax returns, reports, programs, systems, policies and procedures for discussion with the client
• Supervise the observation of inventory counts

Competencies:

• Demonstrates the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
• Makes well thought out decisions and considers all facts prior to making decisions
• Prepares financial statements and applicable footnote disclosures
• Effectively supervises staff and seniors
• Responsible for the preparation of the audit program
• Experience with preparation of individual and corporate tax returns
• Reads and interprets financial statements
• Consistently demonstrates tax return preparation skills
• Skilled in Problem Solving i.e. has patience in working through problems on own or with the team
• Skilled in organizing people, projects, deadlines and work appropriately
• Produces deliverables that are clear, concise, thorough and of professional quality
• Ensures job execution, documentation, and completion in accordance with required policies and procedures
• Is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external clients
• Exhibits values and ethics and integrity and trust that are in sync with those of the firm and profession

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major
• CPA certification
• Approximately 7 years of experience working in audit and tax for a public accounting firm
• Industry experience that is comparable to our client profile is strongly preferred (private/closely held businesses, HNW individuals, investment partnerships)
• Some tax experience is strongly preferred
• Exceptional client interaction skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

Salary: Market and experience with a range from 85,000 to 95,000 plus benefits.

Please send a concise resume in Word format to:

Allan Fisher
Executive Recruiter
Premier Financial Search
allan@pfssearch.com
(661) 799-0101