Manager of Tax Services- Real Estate Tax

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Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager with Real Estate and Partnership Tax expertise to join our growing practice. This role is ideal for a technical, client-facing professional who enjoys managing complex real estate structures, leading engagements, and developing team members while delivering high-quality compliance and consulting services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns for real estate partnerships, LLCs, S corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.

• Advise clients on complex partnership taxation matters, including:

  • Section 704(b) allocations and capital account maintenance

  • Taxable income allocations and waterfall modeling

  • Liability analysis and allocations under Sections 752 and 465

  • Sections 734(b) and 743(b) basis adjustment calculations

  • Tax Receivable Agreement (TRA) computations

• Lead the preparation and review of partnership-specific tax calculations and consult on related technical matters.

• Provide tax planning and consulting related to real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, and restructurings.

• Review and analyze partnership and LLC operating agreements to ensure proper tax treatment and compliance.

• Serve as the primary engagement manager, maintaining strong client relationships, managing timelines, and ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.

• Mentor, coach, and supervise tax professionals at various levels; provide feedback and support professional development.

• Contribute to the growth and effectiveness of the real estate and partnership tax practice through process improvement and collaboration.

• Participate in business development activities, including client proposals, networking, and relationship building.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or a related industry, with a strong emphasis on real estate and partnership taxation.

• Deep technical knowledge of Subchapter K, including partnership allocations, basis adjustments, and liability analysis.

• Experience preparing and reviewing complex federal and multi-state partnership tax returns.

• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing multiple engagements and teams.

• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

• CPA license preferred; MST, JD, or LL.M. a plus.

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