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Miller Cooper is seeking an Audit Manager, Real Estate to join our growing team!
With over 105 years of independent, client-focused service in Chicagoland, we've grown organically—never through mergers or acquisitions. That means more opportunity, more impact, and a real voice in your department and your career.
Firm Highlights:
Crain’s Chicago 10th largest firm (2026), Accounting Today’s 55th largest firm in the US, 10th in the Great Lakes region (2026).
Largest local, independent public accounting firm in Chicago.
Large Firm Opportunities, Small Firm Culture.
The opportunity to work in various industries, including Manufacturing, Distribution, Real Estate, Construction, Tech, Start-Ups and more.
Hybrid work environment with flexible locations- your choice of offices in Chicago, Deerfield, and Downers Grove.
Culture of collaboration. We win as a team; we lose as a team.
How We Will Invest in You:
Mentorship. Everyone has a mentor to help you grow and develop the career you want and build relationships throughout the firm.
Career growth. We recognize good work and are proud to offer promotions at an accelerated pace compared to the industry average and offer continued learning to support you.
Variety of work. We help you foster business relationships and gain a variety of experience by working on a range of clients and industries.
Flexibility. We focus on balancing schedules and recognize the importance of having time to unplug and recharge. We don’t mandate a yearly billable hour requirement.
How You Will Contribute:
Manage the overall progress of engagements in relation to staffing, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines for various real estate clients.
Review all workpapers, financial statements and tax returns before submission to manager/principal for further review.
Supervise assigned in charge/supervisors and ensure evaluation reports are completed.
Actively mentor teams during engagements and support their learning and overall career progression.
Manage the client relationships year-round, not just during the engagement, and look for opportunities to provide additional services.
Build trust and a personal connection with owners/decision makers in addition to the accounting team, learn about clients outside of their business.
Effectively schedule and staff engagements and work to improve the realization and utilization.
Proactively build a referral network of bankers and professionals and seek new business opportunities.
Other duties as assigned, such as special projects, including other agreed upon procedures set forth by clients.
About YOU!
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
CPA License required
6+ years of experience of experience in public accounting, preferably at a mid-market firm, with experience serving clients in the real estate industry.
Experience in auditing and accounting for complex real estate transactions, including lease accounting (ASC 842), fixed asset capitalization, acquisition accounting (ASC 805), and related journal entries. Strong accounting skills are required.
At least one year of experience at a Manager level
Passion for client service and an entrepreneurial mindset
DAILY ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION to travel to and from client locations and our office locations
Strong collaboration skills and desire to work as a team
What we offer:
Competitive benefits package
Generous paid time off, in addition to firm holidays
401K profit sharing
Discretionary performance-based annual bonuses (for eligible employees)
Paid Parental leave
8 hours of paid volunteer time
Team lunches every Tuesday, and busy season meals/allowances
Miller Cooper Communities (employee resource groups)
Opportunities for reduced work schedules
Employee and client referral bonus program
Commuter Benefits
Miller Cooper is seeking an Audit Manager, Real Estate to join our growing team!
With over 105 years of independent, client-focused service in Chicagoland, we've grown organically—never through mergers or acquisitions. That means more opportunity, more impact, and a real voice in your department and your career.
Firm Highlights:
Crain’s Chicago 10th largest firm (2026), Accounting Today’s 55th largest firm in the US, 10th in the Great Lakes region (2026).
Largest local, independent public accounting firm in Chicago.
Large Firm Opportunities, Small Firm Culture.
The opportunity to work in various industries, including Manufacturing, Distribution, Real Estate, Construction, Tech, Start-Ups and more.
Hybrid work environment with flexible locations- your choice of offices in Chicago, Deerfield, and Downers Grove.
Culture of collaboration. We win as a team; we lose as a team.
How We Will Invest in You:
Mentorship. Everyone has a mentor to help you grow and develop the career you want and build relationships throughout the firm.
Career growth. We recognize good work and are proud to offer promotions at an accelerated pace compared to the industry average and offer continued learning to support you.
Variety of work. We help you foster business relationships and gain a variety of experience by working on a range of clients and industries.
Flexibility. We focus on balancing schedules and recognize the importance of having time to unplug and recharge. We don’t mandate a yearly billable hour requirement.
How You Will Contribute:
Manage the overall progress of engagements in relation to staffing, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines for various real estate clients.
Review all workpapers, financial statements and tax returns before submission to manager/principal for further review.
Supervise assigned in charge/supervisors and ensure evaluation reports are completed.
Actively mentor teams during engagements and support their learning and overall career progression.
Manage the client relationships year-round, not just during the engagement, and look for opportunities to provide additional services.
Build trust and a personal connection with owners/decision makers in addition to the accounting team, learn about clients outside of their business.
Effectively schedule and staff engagements and work to improve the realization and utilization.
Proactively build a referral network of bankers and professionals and seek new business opportunities.
Other duties as assigned, such as special projects, including other agreed upon procedures set forth by clients.
About YOU!
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
CPA License required
6+ years of experience of experience in public accounting, preferably at a mid-market firm, with experience serving clients in the real estate industry.
Experience in auditing and accounting for complex real estate transactions, including lease accounting (ASC 842), fixed asset capitalization, acquisition accounting (ASC 805), and related journal entries. Strong accounting skills are required.
At least one year of experience at a Manager level
Passion for client service and an entrepreneurial mindset
DAILY ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION to travel to and from client locations and our office locations
Strong collaboration skills and desire to work as a team
What we offer:
Competitive benefits package
Generous paid time off, in addition to firm holidays
401K profit sharing
Discretionary performance-based annual bonuses (for eligible employees)
Paid Parental leave
8 hours of paid volunteer time
Team lunches every Tuesday, and busy season meals/allowances
Miller Cooper Communities (employee resource groups)
Opportunities for reduced work schedules
Employee and client referral bonus program
Commuter Benefits
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Audit Manager - Real Estate position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
