Tax Manager - Real Estate Funds & Real Estate Investment Trust

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Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed second level review and analysis of simple to medium complex tax returns for: Real estate fund, holding entity and property partnership returns (Form 1065); REIT (Form 1120-REIT); and corporate blockers (Form 1120)
• Detail reviewing and analysis state and local tax returns, composite and withholding filings for client in the real estate industry
• Detail reviewing and analysis of quarterly and annual REIT Testing compliance
• Manage client, internal and statutory deadlines
• Serve as a Career Advisor by providing mentorship or coaching to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback
• Train and develop staff members
• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
• Serve as the Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate/partnership tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities
• Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
• Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients
• Attracting, developing, and retaining staff
• Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Other duties as assigned
• Some travel may be required (varies based on location, line of business and client need)

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in business taxation working for a Big 4 or a large national, regional or local accounting firm in the real estate industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA, or EA
• Prior tax compliance & consulting experience serving real estate clients
• Ability to work closely with clients and onshore teams to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements