Our client is a public accounting firm. They seek a Tax Senior Manager, Real Estate, to join their Manhattan, NY office.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance for a portfolio of complex real estate clients, including partnerships, corporations, LLCs, and REITs, serving as the primary engagement and client contact
- Review and provide final-level oversight of complex real estate tax engagements covering partnership allocations, 704(b) and 704(c), 754 elections, opportunity zones, like-kind exchanges, and cost segregation considerations
- Oversee and perform high-level review of partnership tax returns, K-1s, and related supporting schedules, ensuring technical accuracy and consistency across engagements
- Identify, research, and resolve complex and high-risk tax issues; review and approve technical memoranda and provide authoritative guidance to clients and internal teams
- Advise clients on advanced tax planning opportunities, including entity structuring, acquisition and disposition strategies, and real estate-specific tax implications
- Manage and oversee engagement budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and workflow across multiple concurrent engagements to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work
- Lead, mentor, and develop Managers and junior team members; provide performance feedback, support career development, and serve as a technical and leadership resource
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and escalation point while partnering closely with Partners on engagement strategy and client service
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting
- Specialization in real estate
- Demonstrated experience leading complex real estate tax engagements and managing client relationships
- Proven ability to manage and develop Managers and teams
- Deep technical knowledge of partnership taxation and real estate-specific tax regulations
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters to clients
- Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite
- CPA required
Job ID # 48209
