Advisory Senior Manager, Office of the CFO/ Managerial- Real Estate
LE0008 Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC
Cleveland, OH
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$170,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Cleveland, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago
What You'll Do
Are you ready to take your accounting and finance expertise to the next level? As a Senior Manager on our Office of the CFO Advisory team, you’ll have the opportunity to partner with leading real estate clients to transform their accounting operations, elevate financial reporting, and empower smarter decision-making. You’ll work side-by-side with CFOs and finance leaders across the real estate lifecycle—helping them scale processes, implement innovative technology, and gain the clarity they need to drive sustainable growth.
This is a dynamic, high-impact role that blends hands-on client leadership with strategic advisory work. You’ll lead complex accounting and finance engagements, guide clients through transformative change, and build long-term partnerships based on trust, insight, and measurable results. Beyond client work, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Real Estate advisory practice—mentoring and developing the next generation of leaders who will carry our vision forward.
At Cohen & Co, we believe consulting is about more than transactions. We focus on creating enduring partnerships, delivering practical solutions, and producing work that genuinely moves the needle for our clients. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise, leadership, and creativity will make a real impact, this is the opportunity for you.
Client Advisory & Engagement Leadership
Lead Controller or CFO-level advisory engagements for real estate clients, delivering strategic accounting and financial guidance
Oversee outsourced accounting engagements, ensuring accurate, timely, and high‑quality deliverables
Analyze financial performance, including KPIs, cash flow, and profitability, and provide actionable recommendations
Support client budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts
Partner with client leadership to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting structures
Real Estate Accounting & Industry Focus
Apply deep understanding of real estate accounting, including property‑level reporting and portfolio considerations
Advise clients on accounting operations, close processes, and financial reporting best practices
Collaborate with internal specialists across revenue cycle, payroll, cost reporting, and tax to deliver integrated solutions
Support clients through system implementations, process improvements, and operational transformations
Client Relationship Management
Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for client executives
Build and maintain strong relationships by understanding client goals and tailoring solutions accordingly
Communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders on engagement progress, risks, and outcomes
Business Development & Practice Growth
Identify opportunities to expand advisory services within existing real estate client relationships
Contribute to proposals, presentations, and go‑to‑market initiatives
Support the continued growth and development of the Real Estate, Office of the CFO, Advisory practice
People Leadership & Collaboration
Manage, mentor, and develop engagement team members
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
Share expertise and support the development of team capabilities across the practice
Collaborate across consulting disciplines to deliver client‑focused solutions
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
8+ years of experience in public or private accounting, with real estate client experience
Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or similar) preferred
Proven ability to lead client engagements and cross‑functional initiatives
Strong analytical, organizational, and relationship‑building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to executive audiences
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a consulting or advisory firm
Experience supporting CFO‑level stakeholders in a client‑service environment
Who We Are
Sure, we like numbers. (But we’ll never treat you like one.)
At Cohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of “great people first” by:
Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!
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Learn more about our Firm's culture
Estimated Base Range: Estimated Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000
*Base compensation offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.
Agency recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information or resumes to any Cohen & Co employee without a recruiting services contract first being entered into with the Cohen & Co Talent Acquisition Team; see policy here.
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