Attorney in Stamford, CT

In-House

Stamford, CT

Attorney in Stamford, CT

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Tax Manager - Real Estate

Job Responsibilities:
As a Tax Manager within the Real Estate Tax group at the company, you will leverage your expertise in accounting and taxation to provide both compliance and consulting services to various entities such as Real Estate Investment Trusts, Real Estate Private Equity Funds, and real estate joint ventures and operating partnerships. Your primary responsibilities will include:

- Assisting clients with significant life events for partnerships, including formations, mergers, initial public offerings, and computations related to inside and outside basis, section 704(c), and section 743(b).
- Utilizing proprietary technologies to help clients streamline their tax compliance processes and achieve global compliance.
- Developing and maintaining robust client relationships on federal tax consulting and compliance engagements within the real estate industry.
- Advising clients on diverse tax issues, including REIT Qualification, the impact of Tax Reform on pass-throughs and other real estate clients, business restructuring, and tax controversies.
- Overseeing complex federal tax compliance and consulting projects that require tax analysis for various entities and their affiliates using advanced technology and data analytics.
- Managing engagement workflow, team resources, and billing processes.
- Mentoring and developing junior staff, including those in the . India office, by providing leadership, counseling, career guidance, and advice on work/life balance.

Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for this role, candidates must meet the following educational and experience requirements:

- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Over 5 years of experience in corporate tax.
- A comprehensive understanding of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REIT taxation and qualification, partnership allocations, tax compliance, due diligence, acquisition/disposition planning and structuring, federal tax compliance, federal tax accounting and provisions, tax analysis, and tax research.
- Strong managerial experience in handling budgets, people, and projects.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, depending on the work, clients, and industries/sectors served.

Candidates must also possess one of the following active accreditations:

- Licensed CPA in the state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA.
- If not CPA eligible, candidates must be a Licensed Attorney or Enrolled Agent.
- Additional certifications such as Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA) or Certified Financial Planner (CFP) are also considered.

Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree such as a Master of Tax, JD, and/or LLM, as well as previous experience with Big 4 or large CPA firms.

Salary Information:
The wage range for this position takes into account a variety of factors, including skill sets, experience, training, certifications, and other business needs. While it is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the range, compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role is $93,660 to $213,200. Additionally, candidates may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, which is subject to program rules and depends on individual and organizational performance.

The company is committed to providing a supportive work environment and offers a broad range of benefits to its employees. It values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture where employees are empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and make a significant impact. The company also offers various professional development opportunities, from on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, to support employees' growth throughout their careers.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.