Real Estate Valuation Advisory - Manager

Opportunity

Department:
Advisory

Location(s):
Chicago

State:
Illinois

Function:
Transaction and Valuation Advisory

Job Description:

As Cohn Reznick grows, so do our career opportunities. Cohn Reznick is one of the nation’s top professional services firms, creating rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax for 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, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals, 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 a Manager to join our Valuation Advisory practice.

Cohn Reznick is a hybrid firm; most professionals are located within a commutable distance to an office. This position is hybrid, meaning team members are expected to create intentional in‑person collaboration opportunities, typically being in the office together about 3 days a week.

This position will support our Valuation Advisory group, which offers a wide suite of services to clients. You’ll learn and grow while building skills and interacting with team members at all levels within the practice.

We’re united by a mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for clients, people, and communities. Whether solving client challenges together or volunteering, there are many ways to find your “why.”

We invest in a robust Total Rewards package, including generous PTO, flexible work, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and paid volunteer time.

• Work with the Real Estate team to assist, manage, and help complete outbound appraisals and fair value studies for all types of real estate.
• Supervise and oversee all aspects of VAS engagements throughout the transaction process, coordinating work performed by multiple service lines.
• Serve as the day‑to‑day point person on engagements; lead meetings and calls with clients and target management.
• Understand and manage firm risk on projects.
• Manage client expectations, deliverables, and deadlines, and lead change efforts effectively.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and cross‑sell services.
• Work closely with managers and partners to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external clients at all levels to successfully accomplish objectives, demonstrating knowledge and confidence.
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).

• Work closely with the Assurance Team to review and prepare documentation for assurance clients and related fair value measurements for ASC 820, 805, 360, 842, following best practice guidance from FASB, SEC, PCAOB, AICPA, and the Appraisal Foundation.
• Communicate best practices to assurance teams and external clients, assisting core assurance teams with valuation concepts and guidance.
• Work independently with minimal support.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, or a related field;
  Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5+ years of related work experience in a consulting practice or audit firm.
• Certified General Appraiser License, MAI, and/or CPA, CVA, CFA, ASA, or other related valuation credentials.
• Strong technical background in appraisals, valuations for financial reporting, general real estate consulting; litigation experience a plus.
• Strong written, communication, and math skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice.
• Strong leadership, recruitment, training, and mentoring skills.
• Proven business development experience.
• Ability to travel as needed.

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We encourage candidates who may not meet every single qualification to apply, as we are dedicated to building a diverse,…