CohnReznick
Real Estate Valuation Advisory - Manager
CohnReznick, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Opportunity ID: 9115
Department: Advisory
Location(s): Chicago
State: Illinois
Function: Transaction and Valuation Advisory
Job Description:
As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. CohnReznick is one of the nation’s top professional services firms, creating rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax for 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, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals, 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.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a
Manager
to join our
Valuation Advisory
practice.
CohnReznick is a hybrid firm; most professionals are located within a commutable distance to an office. This position is hybrid, meaning team members are expected to create intentional in‑person collaboration opportunities, typically being in the office together about 3 days a week.
YOUR TEAM. This position will support our
Valuation Advisory
group, which offers a wide suite of services to clients. You’ll learn and grow while building skills and interacting with team members at all levels within the practice.
WHY COHNREZNICK? We’re united by a mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for clients, people, and communities. Whether solving client challenges together or volunteering, there are many ways to find your “why.”
We invest in a robust Total Rewards package, including generous PTO, flexible work, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and paid volunteer time.
YOUR ROLE. Responsibilities
Work with the Real Estate team to assist, manage, and help complete outbound appraisals and fair value studies for all types of real estate.
Supervise and oversee all aspects of VAS engagements throughout the transaction process, coordinating work performed by multiple service lines.
Serve as the day‑to‑day point person on engagements; lead meetings and calls with clients and target management.
Understand and manage firm risk on projects.
Manage client expectations, deliverables, and deadlines, and lead change efforts effectively.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships and cross‑sell services.
Work closely with managers and partners to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues.
Communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external clients at all levels to successfully accomplish objectives, demonstrating knowledge and confidence.
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).
Audit Assist
Work closely with the Assurance Team to review and prepare documentation for assurance clients and related fair value measurements for ASC 820, 805, 360, 842, following best practice guidance from FASB, SEC, PCAOB, AICPA, and the Appraisal Foundation.
Communicate best practices to assurance teams and external clients, assisting core assurance teams with valuation concepts and guidance.
Work independently with minimal support.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
Minimum of 5+ years of related work experience in a consulting practice or audit firm.
Certified General Appraiser License, MAI, and/or CPA, CVA, CFA, ASA, or other related valuation credentials.
Strong technical background in appraisals, valuations for financial reporting, general real estate consulting; litigation experience a plus.
Strong written, communication, and math skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice.
Strong leadership, recruitment, training, and mentoring skills.
Proven business development experience.
Ability to travel as needed.
In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.
We encourage candidates who may not meet every single qualification to apply, as we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
In Illinois, the salary range for an Advisory Manager is $120,000 to $180,000. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded parental benefits, and access to best‑in‑class learning and development platforms.
CohnReznick is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless such recruiters are truly engaged by the CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team under a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency or individual that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick may hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting entity.
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Department: Advisory
Location(s): Chicago
State: Illinois
Function: Transaction and Valuation Advisory
Job Description:
As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. CohnReznick is one of the nation’s top professional services firms, creating rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax for 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, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals, 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.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a
Manager
to join our
Valuation Advisory
practice.
CohnReznick is a hybrid firm; most professionals are located within a commutable distance to an office. This position is hybrid, meaning team members are expected to create intentional in‑person collaboration opportunities, typically being in the office together about 3 days a week.
YOUR TEAM. This position will support our
Valuation Advisory
group, which offers a wide suite of services to clients. You’ll learn and grow while building skills and interacting with team members at all levels within the practice.
WHY COHNREZNICK? We’re united by a mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for clients, people, and communities. Whether solving client challenges together or volunteering, there are many ways to find your “why.”
We invest in a robust Total Rewards package, including generous PTO, flexible work, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and paid volunteer time.
YOUR ROLE. Responsibilities
Work with the Real Estate team to assist, manage, and help complete outbound appraisals and fair value studies for all types of real estate.
Supervise and oversee all aspects of VAS engagements throughout the transaction process, coordinating work performed by multiple service lines.
Serve as the day‑to‑day point person on engagements; lead meetings and calls with clients and target management.
Understand and manage firm risk on projects.
Manage client expectations, deliverables, and deadlines, and lead change efforts effectively.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships and cross‑sell services.
Work closely with managers and partners to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues.
Communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external clients at all levels to successfully accomplish objectives, demonstrating knowledge and confidence.
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).
Audit Assist
Work closely with the Assurance Team to review and prepare documentation for assurance clients and related fair value measurements for ASC 820, 805, 360, 842, following best practice guidance from FASB, SEC, PCAOB, AICPA, and the Appraisal Foundation.
Communicate best practices to assurance teams and external clients, assisting core assurance teams with valuation concepts and guidance.
Work independently with minimal support.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
Minimum of 5+ years of related work experience in a consulting practice or audit firm.
Certified General Appraiser License, MAI, and/or CPA, CVA, CFA, ASA, or other related valuation credentials.
Strong technical background in appraisals, valuations for financial reporting, general real estate consulting; litigation experience a plus.
Strong written, communication, and math skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice.
Strong leadership, recruitment, training, and mentoring skills.
Proven business development experience.
Ability to travel as needed.
In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.
We encourage candidates who may not meet every single qualification to apply, as we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
In Illinois, the salary range for an Advisory Manager is $120,000 to $180,000. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded parental benefits, and access to best‑in‑class learning and development platforms.
CohnReznick is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless such recruiters are truly engaged by the CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team under a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency or individual that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick may hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting entity.
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