Assistant Manager - CRE Bethesda

As Cohn Reznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the world’s top professional services firms, and in support of our global workforce strategy, we’re growing our operations in India! We create rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

Cohn Reznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through Cohn Reznick LLP (assurance services) and Cohn Reznick 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 worldwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Assistant Manager to join the CRE team in our National Assurance practice.

Cohn Reznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office together in person on average 3 days a week.

This position will support our Assurance – CRE team and as an Audit Industry CRE Assistant Manager
, you will be part of a dynamic team delivering high-quality audit and assurance services to clients in the CRE sectors. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to understand industry-specific challenges and provide actionable insights that drive business performance.

At Cohn Reznick, 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.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Review and prepare financial statements, footnotes & work papers
• Demonstrate professional creativity in dealing with client matters and make constructive suggestions to improve client operations
• Effectively analyze client transactions, recognizing potential or existing problems, conduct appropriate research, and work closely with managers on resolving the issue
• Understand the purpose of accounting and general ledger recording procedures
  Perform auditing procedures in accordance with firm standards and in an accurate, thorough and timely manner, including proposing journal entries to client general ledgers
• Serve as the Engagement Lead on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverable
• Develop a detailed engagement work plan, illustrating budgets and schedules
  Monitor project status against the work plan and communicate schedule adjustments to managers and/or partners
• Oversee, mentor, and develop staff
• Develop a professional relationship with the client and serve as the primary point-of-contact

The successful candidate will have:

• 5+ years of work experience in another public accounting firm
• Exceptional analytical, technical, and auditing skills including knowledge in US GAAP and GAAS
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Exceptional client service and communication skills and strong leadership and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit
• Computer expertise including knowledge of audit-preparation software and an understanding of the impact of technology
• Proven technical skills with MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook; audit software - CCH Engagement experience
• Exceptional organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills

Cohn Reznick 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.