Tax Principal, Real Estate

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast‑to‑coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and many of the world’s leading financial centers such as New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services under an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities Lead day‑to‑day federal tax compliance and consulting services for construction and real estate clients, serving as the trusted tax business advisor. Consult on technical matters and special projects in corporate and flow‑through taxation, accounting methods, and ASC740. Research tax issues and respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries, making recommendations to clients. Coordinate with specialty tax practices on complex state and local, high‑net‑worth, international, research and development, credits and incentive matters. Oversee federal and individual client tax‑planning responsibilities and review complex tax research on business transactions for entities and affiliates. Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based on client operations and objectives. Manage client engagement staffing, billings and collections to meet profitability targets. Network and build strong internal and external relationships to acquire new clients, projects and revenue. Participate in proposals to pursue additional clients and services. Collaborate with other service‑line leaders to develop tax‑service market positioning, branding, strategy and messaging. Invest in personal professional development and participate in firm‑wide learning programs. Support associate growth, help them meet professional goals, and assist in recruitment efforts. Demonstrate leadership, initiative, teamwork and high ethical standards. Represent the firm at community events, firm functions and meetings. Ideal Candidate Profile You are an expert in tax, working with real‑estate clients. You are excited about the world of real estate and possess strong technical expertise. You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that is growing rapidly. You are passionate about contributing to team professional growth and your own development, creating endless opportunities now and tomorrow. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; master’s or advanced degree desirable. CPA or JD required, or Enrolled Agent. 15+ years of federal tax compliance and consulting experience in a professional services firm, working with real‑estate clients; relevant industry experience is considered. Proven success in building a book of business. 5+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates. Strong management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project‑management and communication skills. Ability to lead and supervise others, deliver exceptional client service, stay current on applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and demonstrate urgency and commitment to quality and timely project completion. Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills. Willingness to travel nationally and to other Baker Tilly offices as needed. BakerTilly is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP