Manager, Real Estate Valuation & Investigation Services

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Job Summary

Aprio is seeking a Manager to join its Real Estate Valuation & Investigation Services practice. In this role, you will own engagements from kickoff to final report — managing day-to-day delivery, building core analyses, signing reports, and coaching the Associates working alongside you.

As a Certified General appraiser ready to take on expanded client contact and leadership responsibility, you will deliver high-quality valuation services across a diverse range of commercial property types and intended uses. This is a compelling opportunity to deepen your expertise, grow toward the MAI designation, and make a meaningful contribution within a high-impact, growing practice at a top-ranked national CPA and advisory firm.

What You'll Gain/ Impact

• Full ownership of engagement delivery across diverse commercial property types and client use cases
• Direct client contact with lenders, auditors, and counsel — building relationships that matter
• Mentorship from experienced onshore senior leaders invested in your technical and professional growth
• A clear path toward the MAI designation, with firm support
• The opportunity to develop and elevate the next generation of real estate valuation professionals

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Delivery

• Manage individual engagements, including scope, workplan, staffing, and deadlines
• Prepare and sign appraisal reports, appraisal reviews, and consulting reports across property types and intended uses
• Build and review income, sales comparison, and cost approach analyses, including DCF models in Argus Enterprise or Excel
• Lead property inspections, market research, and highest and best use analyses

Review and Client Service

• Perform first-level review of Associate and Senior Associate work for technical accuracy, USPAP compliance, and clarity
• Serve as a primary client contact during engagements and respond to questions from lenders, auditors, and counsel
• Support litigation matters with research, analysis, and draft reports; provide testimony with senior support as you gain experience

Team Development

• Coach and train Associates and Senior Associates and serve as supervisory appraiser when eligible
• Contribute to proposals, marketing materials, and practice process improvements

Candidate Qualifications

Required

• At least six years of commercial real estate valuation experience
• Certified General Real Property Appraiser credential — active and in good standing in at least one U.S. state
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and meet concurrent deadlines
• Strong narrative report writing and attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills; Argus Enterprise and CoStar experience
• Clear, confident communication with clients and team members
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for property inspections
• Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field

Preferred

• At least two years of experience as a Certified General appraiser
• MAI Candidate for Designation — enrolled with the Appraisal Institute and actively progressing toward the MAI
• Supervisory appraiser eligibility, or on track to meet AQB and state requirements
• Experience with financial reporting, tax, or litigation valuation assignments
• CCIM or ASA progress

Why work for Aprio: Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm. Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account - 401k with Profit Sharing - 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure - Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers - Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion - Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance - Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales - Top rated wellness program - Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options What’s in it for you: - Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next. - An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients. - A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture. - Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally. - Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement. - Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.