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RubinBrown

Manager, Assurance Services (Real Estate and Affordable Housing)

RubinBrown, Chicago, IL, United States


Founded in 1952, RubinBrown LLP is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value.

RubinBrown redefines the full-service experience by combining technical and industry expertise with a commitment to personal and high-level relationships.

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Recognizing the complexities surrounding specialty industries, RubinBrown has established a dedicated group to serve organizations in the following industries:

The Real Estate and Affordable Housing Assurance Services Manager is a key participant in the engagement management for clients. This position will serve as a technical resource for engagement teams to assist in the application of professional standards and internal policies. This position will also be responsible for the review and timely completion of assurance client engagements within a variety of industry groups.

Major Responsibilities

  • Works directly with Partners to support our Affordable Housing and Real Estate clients
  • Manage and develop staff through collaborative workgroups and mentoring
  • Lead on client engagements, including oversight of walkthroughs, work paper review, and helps to identify/resolve audit issues
  • Provide counsel and recommendations to improve client operations.
  • Analyzes client transactions, recognizing potential or existing problems, conducts appropriate research, and works closely with client on resolving issues
  • Serving as the Engagement Lead on specific client accounts, including pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverable
  • Develops a detailed engagement work plan, illustrating budgets and schedules
  • Monitors project status against the work plan and communicates schedule adjustments
  • Work closely with partners and team members in addition to client personnel.
  • Identify performance improvement opportunities
  • Supervise the assurance staff assigned to the engagement
  • Review client engagement documentation and work papers for accuracy and compliance with firm policies and professional standards, including issues memos, financial statements and related disclosures.
  • Organizes and instructs periodic department-wide technical training.
  • Development of Team Members:
    • Motivate and be respected by subordinates.
    • Demonstrate positive contributions to firm’s recruitment, education, development, and retention efforts.
    • Serve as a Mentor, Coach, and/or Career Advocate (if assigned).
    • Provide Team Members with timely and candid feedback – supporting the firm’s performance management process.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Preferred Experience/Background/Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related degree
  • Seven or more years of applicable experience in Affordable Housing or Real Estate industry
  • CPA designation (required)
  • Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including knowledge in USGAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards
  • Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
  • Excellent supervisory, analytical and leadership ability
  • Have the ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and research abilities
  • Superior knowledge of general accounting and assurance services including skills knowledge plus the application of general theory.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel required). Proficiency in ProSystems, Engagment fx, or alternatively another paperless audit environment such as Creative Solutions or CaseWare preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strict adherence to professional ethics.
  • Ability to successfully contribute to the success of a strategic business unit of the firm.


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To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise. RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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