Assurance Senior Associate [Affordable Housing Group]

About the role

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. 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). 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. This position is for an Assurance Senior Associate on the Affordable Housing team in the Chicago office. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm; professionals are expected to be thoughtful and intentional about in‑person collaboration, with an average of three days in the office per week. You will work with a team of Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners who are passionate about delivering value to clients in the Affordable Housing space.

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
• Illustrate budgets and schedules
• Actively participate in proposals
• Manage a team of staff associates, including interns, while providing regular performance coaching and feedback

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting required
• CPA designation or the ability to sit for the CPA exam(s)
• 3+ years' experience in a public accounting firm required
• Knowledge of audit software ProSystem Fx a plus

Skills

Exceptional organizational, communication and presentation (verbal and written) skills.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environment
• Expanded parental leave
• Extensive learning & development
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Expanded and inclusive parental benefits

Pay

In Illinois the salary range for an Assurance Senior Associate is $85,000 to $120,000.

Schedule

Hybrid position with an expectation of in‑office collaboration on average 3 days per week.