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INTRODUCTION
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 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 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 the Real Estate team in our Client Accounting Advisory practice.
CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.
YOUR TEAM.
The Client Accounting Advisory Team is a rapidly growing division of CohnReznick, where we partner with our clients to perform accounting, advisory and technology services. Our goal is to leverage the best staff, cutting edge technology, and efficient processes to exceed our clients’ expectations. Our services include maintaining of books and records, financial statement close management reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, as well as accounting technology solution development.
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.
YOUR ROLE.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Lead and oversee the Real Estate accounting team. Responsible for client execution and timely delivery, of client’s work product by team members
- Demonstrates ability to independently perform and assist with complex accounting services for client
- Lead global team with client work and developing skills, providing guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations, handling inquiries from clients and/or internal stakeholders, understanding the industry and client challenges in order to provide solutions and improvements to their business and client deliverables, and looking for cross selling opportunities to provide value to your clients
- Timely complete duties associated with managing teams. Ensuring team is meeting goals and benchmarks for performance and execution of client work, such as delivering monthly financials, developing skills for career growth, working within budget and time parameters, etc.
- Complete duties associated with managing clients, developing and maintaining client relationships, including proactive communications, exceeding clients’ expectations, completing client billings timely and assist with the managing accounts receivable
- Develops expertise in use of all technology necessary for performance execution, ensures quality control procedures are being executed and adhered to by all team members, identify areas for process improvement for client work and/or practice operations
- Seeks opportunities to participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention and team-building activities
- Conducts oneself professionally and always shows respect to others
- Follows regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society
- Maintains appropriate compliance with all firm wide and local office policies and procedures
- Proactively develop relationships and proactive communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders
- Responds timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
- Solicit internal experts from across the Firm to assist in providing solutions for client challenges
YOUR EXPERIENCE.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelors Degree required, MBA and/or CPA license a plus
- 3+ years of Real Estate industry experience
- Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, month end close, payroll and benefits
- Strong GAAP experience along with hands on experience performing controllership functions related to consolidations, GL close and financial reporting
- Strong Real Estate experience
- Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills, being highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project)
- QuickBooks, NetSuite, R365, and Sage Intacct experience preferred
- Strong project and time management skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail. Action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented)
- Must be able to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines
- Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions. Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis
In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.
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. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.
CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. 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, please 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. Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
LOCATION
Location(s): Tysons Corner
DEPARTMENT
Department: Advisory

INTRODUCTION
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 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 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 the Real Estate team in our Client Accounting Advisory practice.
CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.
YOUR TEAM.
The Client Accounting Advisory Team is a rapidly growing division of CohnReznick, where we partner with our clients to perform accounting, advisory and technology services. Our goal is to leverage the best staff, cutting edge technology, and efficient processes to exceed our clients’ expectations. Our services include maintaining of books and records, financial statement close management reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, as well as accounting technology solution development.
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.
YOUR ROLE.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Lead and oversee the Real Estate accounting team. Responsible for client execution and timely delivery, of client’s work product by team members
- Demonstrates ability to independently perform and assist with complex accounting services for client
- Lead global team with client work and developing skills, providing guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations, handling inquiries from clients and/or internal stakeholders, understanding the industry and client challenges in order to provide solutions and improvements to their business and client deliverables, and looking for cross selling opportunities to provide value to your clients
- Timely complete duties associated with managing teams. Ensuring team is meeting goals and benchmarks for performance and execution of client work, such as delivering monthly financials, developing skills for career growth, working within budget and time parameters, etc.
- Complete duties associated with managing clients, developing and maintaining client relationships, including proactive communications, exceeding clients’ expectations, completing client billings timely and assist with the managing accounts receivable
- Develops expertise in use of all technology necessary for performance execution, ensures quality control procedures are being executed and adhered to by all team members, identify areas for process improvement for client work and/or practice operations
- Seeks opportunities to participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention and team-building activities
- Conducts oneself professionally and always shows respect to others
- Follows regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society
- Maintains appropriate compliance with all firm wide and local office policies and procedures
- Proactively develop relationships and proactive communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders
- Responds timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
- Solicit internal experts from across the Firm to assist in providing solutions for client challenges
YOUR EXPERIENCE.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelors Degree required, MBA and/or CPA license a plus
- 3+ years of Real Estate industry experience
- Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, month end close, payroll and benefits
- Strong GAAP experience along with hands on experience performing controllership functions related to consolidations, GL close and financial reporting
- Strong Real Estate experience
- Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills, being highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project)
- QuickBooks, NetSuite, R365, and Sage Intacct experience preferred
- Strong project and time management skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail. Action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented)
- Must be able to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines
- Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions. Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis
In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.
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. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.
CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. 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, please 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. Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
LOCATION
Location(s): Tysons Corner
DEPARTMENT
Department: Advisory
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Client Accounting Manager
Target employers who regularly sponsor accounting roles
Public accounting firms, financial services companies, and large corporations with dedicated client accounting teams have established H-1B sponsorship processes. Search Migrate Mate to find Client Accounting Manager openings filtered by OPT-friendly employers with a history of sponsoring accounting professionals.
Lead with your CPA progress in every application
Employers hiring Client Accounting Managers want to see CPA candidacy or licensure in progress. Listing your exam sections passed signals long-term commitment and makes you a more viable sponsorship investment, since employers know you plan to stay in the field.
Highlight client relationship experience explicitly
This role sits at the intersection of accounting and client management. If you have experience presenting financial reports, managing client deliverables, or coordinating with external stakeholders, call that out clearly. Generic accounting resumes without client-facing examples get screened out quickly.
Raise OPT and sponsorship timing early in interviews
Bring up your OPT authorization and H-1B timeline before the offer stage. Employers who aren't prepared to sponsor will self-select out, saving you time. STEM OPT extension eligibility matters here, so confirm whether your degree program qualifies before those conversations.
Pursue a STEM-eligible degree path if possible
Accounting and finance graduates from programs classified under STEM CIP codes may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension, giving employers three years of authorized work before H-1B sponsorship is required. Verify your program's classification with your DSO and communicate this advantage to employers.
Build relationships with partners and managers at your firm
Sponsorship decisions in accounting firms are rarely HR-driven alone. Partners and senior managers who advocate for you internally carry significant weight. Consistent performance on client engagements and proactive communication about your immigration timeline makes those internal advocates more likely to push for sponsorship.
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Can I work as a Client Accounting Manager on OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes you to work in a role directly related to your degree field, and Client Accounting Manager positions qualify for students with degrees in accounting, finance, or business administration. Your OPT employment must be full-time and within your authorized period. Keep your I-20 and EAD updated and report employment to your DSO within 10 days of starting.
Do Client Accounting Manager employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly public accounting firms, regional CPA firms, and financial services companies with established HR infrastructure. Smaller boutique firms may not have sponsored before and could be open to it if you're a strong fit. Migrate Mate lists Client Accounting Manager jobs from employers with OPT and H-1B sponsorship experience, making it easier to focus your search on realistic opportunities.
Does my accounting degree qualify as STEM for the OPT extension?
It depends on your specific program's CIP code, not just the degree title. Some accounting and finance programs have received STEM designation, but many have not. Check with your Designated School Official before assuming you qualify. If you do qualify, the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you a significant advantage when negotiating sponsorship timelines with employers.
What accounting credentials strengthen my case for sponsorship as a Client Accounting Manager?
CPA licensure or documented progress toward it is the most impactful credential. Employers view CPA candidates as long-term investments worth sponsoring. Additional credentials like CMA or relevant industry certifications in fund accounting or client billing platforms also help. Employers in this role often look for evidence that you can manage client relationships independently, so client-facing project experience matters alongside technical credentials.
How should I explain my OPT status to a prospective employer during the hiring process?
Be straightforward and early. Explain that you're authorized to work on OPT, clarify your end date, and outline whether you qualify for a STEM extension. Address the H-1B sponsorship timeline directly so employers can assess feasibility before investing in your candidacy. Framing your status clearly and confidently reduces employer hesitation and builds trust from the start.
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