Job Title: Tax Manager - Real Estate
Job Responsibilities:
The Tax Manager in the Real Estate Services Tax practice is responsible for providing compliance and consulting services to various clients, including Real Estate Investment Trusts, Real Estate Private Equity Funds, and real estate joint ventures and operating partnerships. Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting clients with partnership life events such as formations, mergers, and initial public offerings, as well as computations related to inside and outside basis, section 704(c) and section 743(b), and Schedule K-1 processing.
- Utilizing proprietary technologies to help clients streamline their tax compliance processes and achieve worldwide compliance.
- Maintaining and developing strong client relationships on federal tax consulting and compliance engagements within the real estate industry.
- Advising clients on various tax issues, including REIT qualification, the impact of tax reform on pass-throughs and other real estate clients, business restructuring, and tax controversy.
- Overseeing complex federal tax compliance and consulting projects requiring tax analysis for various entities and their affiliates using advanced technology and data analytics.
- Managing engagement workflow, resources, and billing for tax engagements.
- 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:
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of corporate tax experience is necessary.
- Solid 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, and experience with federal tax compliance, federal tax accounting and provisions, tax analysis, and tax research.
- Strong managerial experience with budgets, people, and projects.
- Ability to travel up to 25% on average, depending on the work and clients served.
- One of the following active accreditations is required:
- Licensed CPA in the state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
- If not CPA eligible, then a Licensed Attorney or Enrolled Agent
- Certifications such as Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA) or Certified Financial Planner (CFP) are also considered.
Preferred qualifications include:
- An advanced degree such as a Masters of Tax, JD, and/or LLM.
- Previous experience with a Big 4 or large CPA firm.
Salary Information:
The wage range for this role considers various factors, including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate is between $93,660 to $213,200. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Additionally, candidates may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, based on individual and organizational performance.
Additional Information:
The role requires the ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model, necessitating co-location in person 2-3 days per week for US Tax professionals. The position involves working with a team of global leaders in providing professional services to the Real Estate industry, addressing regulatory changes, competition, globalization, technological advances, and evolving customer demands. The company emphasizes professional development, offering opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and grow through mentorship and formal development programs. The company is committed to an inclusive culture that empowers individuals to contribute their unique perspectives and make a difference. The organization values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Fair chance hiring practices are followed in accordance with applicable laws.
