Manager - Audit - Affordable Housing

As Cohn Reznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top professional services firms, Cohn Reznick creates 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 nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an  Assurance Manager  to join the team in our  Chennai office .

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.

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support our Assurance team.

WHY COHNREZNICK

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.

YOUR ROLE.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Drive client engagements
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, conducts appropriate research, and works 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

YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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
CA/CPA 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. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.