Tax Manager - Real Estate

Tax Manager in the Real Estate Sector in New York

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms? Would you like the ability to focus on one industry sector and further become an expert for your clients? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Tax Manager in the Real Estate sector in New York! This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax services to a diverse set of Real Estate clients. You will work side-by-side with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm's success. Additionally, you will be a mentor and coach to a group of talented staff, utilizing your expertise to help develop their technical and professional skills. If you are invigorated by these exciting challenges, then this could be the right opportunity for you! As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development!

You'll enjoy this role if:

• You are looking for an opportunity to expand your career in Real Estate tax, becoming an expert to the clients you serve
• You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex tax and business challenges
• You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm who serves their clients with their clients' and employees' best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
• You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career
• You want to contribute to your engagement team's professional growth and enhance your own skills to build a career with opportunities now, for tomorrow

What you will do:

• Be a trusted member of the team providing various tax, accounting and advisory services to real estate clients:
• Review and analyze accounting records and/or reporting with clients, provide analysis and consultation, and communicate with client to discuss accounting and business matters
• Deliver best-in-class customer service to clients at all times, with an emphasis on being responsive, timely, professional, and accurate
• Manage and build client relationships, act as liaison to address and resolve client issues, and assist team leaders in researching and providing additional services to client
• Effectively delegate and oversee the work efforts by setting goals, providing resources, removing obstacles, and scheduling deadlines to meet client expectations for delivery
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal tax practices and laws
• Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community
• Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs
• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 4-year degree
• CPA, EA or law license
• Five (5) years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5)+ years' experience providing tax services in a professional services firm
• Two (2)+ years' of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects.
• Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
• Experience working with Real Estate clients

The pay rate range for this job position is $126,500 to $166,300 in Manhattan and $116,250 to $159,640 in Uniondale. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.