Assurance Manager – Construction & Real Estate

Ascend Group

. Manage assurance engagements, primarily for regional construction contractors and real estate entities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeLebanon • New Hampshire • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing assurance engagements for construction and real estate clients, with a strong focus on US GAAP and AICPA standards. Proven ability to lead teams, develop client relationships, and enhance service offerings while ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements.

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Certified Public Accountant5+ Years Public Accounting ExperienceUS GAAP KnowledgeConstruction Accounting ExpertiseClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Assurance Engagement ManagementJob CostingRevenue RecognitionFinancial ReportingAICPA Review StandardsConstruction Accounting SoftwarePerformance ReviewsProcess ImprovementProject ManagementTraining and Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsIntegrity and Professionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryReal Estate EntitiesSuretyBondingLending RelationshipsAIA-Style Progress BillingRetainageFor-Profit ClientsSmall to Mid-Sized ContractorsAttestation Engagements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage assurance engagements, primarily for regional construction contractors and real estate entities
Lead teams in defining and developing assurance strategies and plans
Monitor engagement progress against plans, budgets, and deadlines
Lead technical engagement areas, including job costing and revenue recognition on long-term contracts
Review staff working papers
Manage day-to-day client relations
Present findings and recommendations to clients, including financial reporting needs for surety, bonding, and lending relationships
Prepare and issue review reports and financial statements in accordance with AICPA review standards (SSARS)
Support process improvements and team initiatives
Serve as primary manager of TSS’s construction team and partner with the lead partner to grow the niche, shape service offerings, and build staffing and training
Coordinate with the tax team on shared construction and real estate clients and owners
Develop and maintain client relationships
Supervise, mentor, train, and evaluate assurance staff
Conduct periodic performance reviews and provide productive feedback
Identify and foster business development opportunities within the regional construction and real estate community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Public Accountant
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
5+ years of public accounting experience performing and/or managing assurance engagements
Hands-on experience performing and managing assurance engagements for for-profit clients
Ability to effectively lead and be a member of a team, providing support, building and maintaining relationships, and effectively communicating with team members
Knowledge of US GAAP and AICPA standards for review engagements (SSARS) and attestation engagements
Experience in managing client relationships
Demonstrates integrity and professionalism
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent time management, project management, and organizational skills
Construction industry experience preferred, particularly serving small to mid-sized regional contractors, subcontractors, and real estate entities
Strong understanding of construction-specific accounting, including job costing and related contract specific, revenue recognition methods, AIA-style progress billing, and retainage
Familiarity with surety, bonding, and lender reporting requirements common to contractors
Experience with commercial and residential real estate entities
Experience with construction accounting and job cost software
Experience performing assurance engagements
Capability/desire to help grow a niche practice, including training and developing staff on industry-specific work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Insurance options
Competitive PTO Package
401(K) and Match
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule
Performance Bonus
Career Advancement/Equity Opportunities for Entrepreneurial Employees
Commitment to Firm Culture through Work Events and Community Involvement
Opportunity to help build and lead a growing construction practice alongside an established partner