Audit Director | Commercial Real Estate

at FORVIS in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

General information

Name
Audit - Director - Construction & Real Estate

Posting Title
Audit Director | Commercial Real Estate

Ref #
2229874

Date Published
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

City
Chicago

State
Illinois

Country
United States

Job Category
Audit/Assurance

Department
Audit

Office
Chicago IL

Advertised Location
US-IL-Chicago, US-IL-Chicago

Working time
Full Time

Description & Requirements

Our firm provides assurance services that go beyond the compliance function. Alongside the rest of our team, you will bring credibility to our client's financial picture, communicate information objectively and clearly, and provide insight to help clients improve their businesses. If relationships are important to you, and you identify with the People First culture at FORVIS, we would like to hear from you!

How you will contribute:
Assisting with managing, developing, and coaching professional staff
Carrying out the detailed audit, review, and compilation of engagement procedures
Adequately identifying audit risks and problems through review to ensure audit engagements are completed with defendable files and documentation
Consistently identifying engagement and operating opportunities for improvement, and providing timely solutions and consultation
Managing multiple concurrent engagements without disruption or loss of control, and within scheduled deadlines
Managing multiple client relationships, billings, and resource needs
Build personal referral sources and clientele while actively participating in team marketing opportunities
Leading audit committee meetings and presentations
Participating in speaking and article-writing opportunities
Completing CPE specific to assigned industries
Traveling to serve clients as necessary
We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

An aptitude to recruit and develop firm associates and team members
Team and engagement management skills
Innovative ideas for servicing clientele
Communication skills to effectively relate to people of diverse backgrounds and experience levels both verbally and in writing
An ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced environment to reach clear-set goals

Minimum Qualifications:
At least 9 years of audit experience in public accounting
CPA license
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting
Experience managing multiple complex client engagements

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FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.