Cost Segregation Consultant

East Brunswick, New Jersey; Princeton, New Jersey; Red Bank, New Jersey; Whippany, New Jersey Withum’s National Tax Services Group is a team of tax specialists who ensure accurate and timely tax reporting and help develop economical tax strategies across international, U.S. federal, state, local regulations, and more. Responsibilities Perform physical site inspections of properties, taking detailed notes, sketches, measurements, and photographs for IRS audit substantiation. Analyze construction general ledgers, contractor payment applications, and other cost/financial documentation, reconciling the information with accounting records. Read, interpret, and estimate take‑off quantities from blueprints and other cost information provided by clients. Prepare schedules that support findings in accordance with IRS standards. Meet client expectations by adhering to pre‑established deadlines. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in construction management or electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering preferred. 2+ years of experience in the construction field. Working knowledge of IRS code sections, court cases, revenue rulings, and other tax citations related to cost segregation. Strong understanding of construction design and processes, as well as depreciation, to determine appropriate tax lives for building assets per IRS standards. Knowledge of real estate appraisals and valuations. Strong working knowledge of RS Means Cost Estimator and Marshall & Swift, and/or PlanSwift or similar blueprint reading/estimating software. Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a fast‑paced, results‑based team environment. Ability to travel approximately 25% of the year to project sites. Willingness to train a junior professional when needed. The compensation for this position ranges from $75,000 – $110,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as your skills, experience, and qualifications. WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr WithumSmith+Brown