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About the role
As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the world's top professional services firms, and in support of our global workforce strategy, we're growing our operations in India! We create rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!
CohnReznick 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 worldwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Senior Manager to join the CAS team in our GCS practice
YOUR TEAM.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager - Real Estate Accounting to lead accounting operations supporting a diverse portfolio of US real estate assets. The role will oversee end-to-end accounting processes, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, manage month-end close, drive process excellence, and partner with US stakeholders across Property Management, Asset Management, Treasury, FP&A, and Corporate Finance.
This role is pivotal in scaling India's delivery capability for US real estate clients - driving seamless onshore-offshore integration, building scalable capacity aligned to business pipelines, and delivering consistently high-quality outcomes that protect margins and enable US growth.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in US GAAP, real estate and property accounting, lease accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, internal controls, and team leadership within a fast-paced, global delivery environment. Experience supporting commercial, residential, industrial, REIT, fund, or mixed-use real estate portfolios is highly preferred.
WHY COHNREZNICK?
At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm.
We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.
We have recently gone live with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and are at the foundational stage of our journey. Our current environment focuses on core functionality and basic processes, and we are looking for an expert who can help us move beyond the basics. This role is critical in elevating our SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud ecosystem by driving automation, optimizing workflows, and introducing innovative solutions that unlock the full potential of the platform. If you thrive on transforming systems from "live" to "best-in-class," this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
YOUR ROLE.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Accounting & Financial Reporting
YOUR EXPERIENCE.
The successful candidate will have:
Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients . click apply for full job details
CohnReznick 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 worldwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Senior Manager to join the CAS team in our GCS practice
YOUR TEAM.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager - Real Estate Accounting to lead accounting operations supporting a diverse portfolio of US real estate assets. The role will oversee end-to-end accounting processes, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, manage month-end close, drive process excellence, and partner with US stakeholders across Property Management, Asset Management, Treasury, FP&A, and Corporate Finance.
This role is pivotal in scaling India's delivery capability for US real estate clients - driving seamless onshore-offshore integration, building scalable capacity aligned to business pipelines, and delivering consistently high-quality outcomes that protect margins and enable US growth.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in US GAAP, real estate and property accounting, lease accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, internal controls, and team leadership within a fast-paced, global delivery environment. Experience supporting commercial, residential, industrial, REIT, fund, or mixed-use real estate portfolios is highly preferred.
WHY COHNREZNICK?
At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm.
We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.
We have recently gone live with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and are at the foundational stage of our journey. Our current environment focuses on core functionality and basic processes, and we are looking for an expert who can help us move beyond the basics. This role is critical in elevating our SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud ecosystem by driving automation, optimizing workflows, and introducing innovative solutions that unlock the full potential of the platform. If you thrive on transforming systems from "live" to "best-in-class," this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
YOUR ROLE.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead end-to-end accounting operations for a portfolio of US real estate entities and properties.
- Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure accurate accounting for:
- Rental income and revenue recognition (including straight-line rent and lease incentive amortization)
- Operating expenses, accruals, and prepaids
- Fixed assets, depreciation, and CIP capitalization (including interest capitalization under ASC 835-20)
- Lease accounting under ASC 842
- Above/below-market lease intangibles under ASC 805 (acquisition accounting)
- Real estate impairment testing under ASC 360
- Tenant recoveries and CAM reconciliations / true-ups
- Construction and development accounting
- Manage intercompany transactions and consolidations.
- Support JV and fund accounting , including GP/LP allocations, waterfall distributions, preferred return, promote, IRR, and equity multiple reporting.
- Support REIT compliance requirements (75/95 income tests, distribution requirements) and NAV reporting for funds, where applicable.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and reporting requirements.
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles.
- Drive timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting deliverables.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure prompt resolution of outstanding items.
- Monitor close calendars and SLA adherence across teams.
- Lead the global delivery model supporting US stakeholders with a focus on scalability, quality, and efficiency.
- Drive integration between US and India teams to ensure seamless collaboration and shared ownership.
- Lead large-scale transitions from US to India teams, including planning, knowledge transfer, and stabilization.
- Build scalable delivery models to support rapid business growth and seasonal demand.
- Establish capacity planning frameworks aligned to business pipelines and enable capacity creation for US growth.
- Own and track quality metrics, including error rates, rework, and SLA adherence.
- Drive accountability across teams using RACI frameworks and performance dashboards.
- Implement continuous improvement loops (RCA action tracking) to drive sustained quality gains.
- Lead and develop a team of accounting managers, senior accountants, and analysts.
- Establish performance goals, conduct coaching sessions, and build succession plans.
- Foster a high-performance, quality-focused, builder-mindset culture.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability-building initiatives.
- Partner with US-based Controllers, Asset Managers, Property Managers, and Finance Leaders.
- Act as the primary escalation point for accounting and reporting matters.
- Present financial results, key trends, and operational insights to senior leadership.
- Drive outcomes that enhance client satisfaction and retention.
- Coordinate internal and external audits.
- Strengthen the internal control framework and proactively identify and mitigate risks.
- Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Leverage ERP and property accounting systems to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Develop and track KPIs, productivity measures, and quality metrics.
YOUR EXPERIENCE.
The successful candidate will have:
- CA / CPA preferred; ACCA, CMA, or MBA (Finance) / Master's in Accounting with relevant experience considered.
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, of which 3+ years in US real estate / property accounting .
- Minimum 7+ years of people management experience.
- Experience working with offshore / shared services / GCC environments preferred.
- Maintain comprehensive system documentation for future reference.
- Provide advanced user support and training to enhance system utilization.
- Lead successful system audits and compliance checks to meet regulatory requirements.
- Implement new SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and third party features and modules to enhance system capabilities.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud systems with other business applications.
- Ensure stable and accurate integration flows across all finance applications.
- Minimize downtime through proactive issue identification and resolution.
Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients . click apply for full job details
Senior Manager - US Accounting
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