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About the Role

The Manager will manage a variety of audit and other assignments as designated by the Partner, functioning with minimal supervision. Increased focus is placed on supervising and mentoring Staff and Senior Accountants, strengthening client relationships, and increasing office profitability. The individual in this role will spend the majority of their time supporting governmental and affordable housing clients, developing specialized expertise in PHA, HUD, and compliance-related audit work, primarily focused on Public Housing Authority (PHA) audit engagements.

Responsibilities

Assume primary responsibility for client engagements, including planning, staffing, timing, and technical issues.
Oversee engagement completion, identifying and solving problem areas with minimal oversight.
Conduct thorough engagement reviews.
Supervise and mentor Senior Accountants and Staff, guiding them in technical areas and identifying professional development opportunities.
Complete annual performance evaluations and manage employee performance conversations.
Assist Principals and Partners with identifying, meeting with, and pursuing new clients.
Turn acquired technical knowledge into high value-added opportunities for Firm clients.
Promote the Firm’s image by participating on conference panels, contributing to Firm publications, attending recruiting events, and conducting trainings.
Develop, strengthen, and grow client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and a service-oriented approach.
Enhance skills in the Firm's focus industries by completing training courses.
Increase office profitability by managing time efficiently and contributing ideas.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance.
5-8 years of experience in public accounting, or equivalent education and work experience.
Exhibit expert understanding of GAAP and U.S. auditing standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity.
Consistently demonstrate strong personal, technical, and professional judgment.
Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
Ability to effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload.
Ability to manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities.
Ability to accept constructive feedback and make adjustments as directed.
Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and report writing tools.
Maintain a professional demeanor with co-workers and clients.
Able to gain the confidence of the existing Partner group.
Ability to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.).
Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs.
Available to travel domestically if required.

Skills

Accounting
Finance
Public accounting
GAAP
U.S. auditing standards
Verbal communication
Written communication
Intellectual curiosity
Personal judgment
Technical judgment
Professional judgment
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Follow-through skills
Prioritization
Workload management
Collaboration
Teamwork
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Excel
Report writing
Affordable Housing
Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
Opportunity Zones (OZ)
Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC)
Historical Tax Credits (HTC)
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC)
Real Estate
Partnerships
Housing Authority (HA)
Public Housing Authority
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI)
Community Development Entity Certification Applications (CDE)
Property Compliance
Nonprofit
Single Audit
Uniform Guidance
A-133
Forecasting
Cost Segregation
Year 15 Exit
Tax-exempt bond programs
HOME programs

Location

Remote
Hybrid

Work Type

Remote
Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

5-8 years of experience in public accounting
Manager

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
CPA license strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

$135,000 to $166,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.

Benefits

Increased number of paid holidays per year
Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
Flexible working hours and work arrangements
Remote and hybrid opportunities
Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities
Strong growth opportunities
Competitive benefits package
401(k) package with firm profit-sharing
Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan
Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
Dress for your day policy
Resources of a national firm
Opportunities to engage with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and affinity groups
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Life/disability insurance
Commuter flex accounts

About the Company

Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow.
We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.
Novogradac is a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco.
Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.
Novogradac is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development.
Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services.
Novogradac works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.
Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity.
We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity

Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.
Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.