Assurance Experienced Associate [Commercial Real Estate Group]

As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration. The firm helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). With offices nationwide, CohnReznick serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

About the role

This position is a hybrid role based in our New York City office. Team members are expected to be in the office on average 3 days a week, with the cadence of in-office presence determined at the team level to foster in-person collaboration.

Your Team

This position will support our Commercial Real Estate Group. Join a dedicated team within a leading public accounting firm that advises developers, owners, private equity funds, REITs, and investors across multiple property types. The team works on complex and high-impact engagements, including audits of operating properties, development projects, and funds, providing broad exposure to industry-specific accounting and reporting matters. The culture is collaborative and supportive, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, professional development, and early responsibility.

Why CohnReznick?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, people, and communities. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning and development opportunities, and paid time off for volunteering. We believe in balancing work with everyday life and making time for enjoyment and fun.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts
• Take responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverables
• Develop detailed engagement work plans, budgets, and schedules
• Actively participate in proposals
• Manage a team of staff associates, including interns, while providing regular performance coaching and feedback
• Gain the respect and confidence of the team through effective client management, timely and accurate communication, and clear direction and leadership

Requirements

• 2+ years of work experience in another public accounting firm
• Industry experience required; real estate experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• CPA licensure achieved or eligibility to sit for the exam
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of audit software such as CaseWare or ProSystem FX
• Exceptional organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills

Pay

In New York, the salary range for an Assurance Experienced Associate is $70,000 to $100,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which also includes a discretionary performance bonus and other benefits.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environment
• Expanded and inclusive parental benefits
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Paid time off for volunteering