Senior Consultant, Business Tax Advisory | Real Estate Solutions

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring practice focuses on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional challenges faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders.

FTI Consulting’s Real Estate Solutions has a singular focus on the real estate and finance industry and the capital markets that serve it. Our services are designed to create integrated financial, tax and real estate solutions for clients having underlying value in real estate operations and assets. We provide an unsurpassed range of real estate advisory services including merger and acquisitions, due diligence, valuation, lease consulting, forensic accounting, financial outsourcing, IPO, REIT tax structuring and compliance, executive compensation, master planning and development services, cost segregation and private client services. We represent leading public and private real estate entities including Equity and Mortgage REITs, financial institutions, investment banks, opportunity funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, pension advisors and owners/developers.

What You’ll Do

This is a great opportunity for a tax professional to play a significant role on a major client-service team. This person will oversee day-to-day workflow management. Responsiveness to client deadlines (for both tax return and special projects/consulting) is essential. Candidate will possess strong compliance skills (i.e. management of the tax return preparation process) as well as the ability to grow technically. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for this team-oriented position. Candidate will have the opportunity to grow with high visibility clients. Candidate will also be responsible for other real estate clients, including real estate investment trusts (REITS) and private equity real estate funds. This will be a challenging and fast- paced environment that is results-oriented with a focus on collaboration as well as professional and career growth.

• Review of Corporate, Partnership, Individual, Trust, Nonprofit, and Gift tax returns.

• Responsible for highlighting tax issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and tax documents.

• Clearly and accurately document the tax compliance forms as defined in planning.

• Assign and review work papers to staff and assist in writing correspondence to tax authorities.

• Research tax and client requested inquiries.

• Build your tax knowledge in various states.

• Demonstrate professionalism and competence with client matters, as well as personal growth.

• Focus on client requests, be responsive to client changes and develop strong relationships with client personnel.

• Understand your client's industry.

• Responsible for training tax team members through teamwork and leadership. Set goals and responsibilities. Furnish feedback during the tax compliance process and foster openness to communicate.

• Strive towards learning client accounting/tax systems and processes.

• Gaining knowledge of the client’s business and staying current on industry and related tax matters and ability to present information to entire tax team, as well as, propose enhancements to client's future tax planning.

• Demonstrating professionalism and developing collaborative skills in dealings with internal and external clients.

• Use of technology to enhance and streamline the tax preparation and reporting process.

• Assisting in development of potential opportunities and contacts for Real Estate Solutions. Assist in proposal process.

• Continuation of your educational and career growth through self-study, CPA exam preparation and internal/external CPE courses.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting

• 3+ years of post-graduate work experience

• Education in compliance with CPA exam requirements

• Experience in partnership or individual taxation

• This role may require travel to clients and FTI offices

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Public Accounting is a plus

• Strong analytical skills and accounting or audit knowledge

• Requisite education and working toward CPA certification

• Knowledge of Excel, MS-Word; familiarity with tax preparation software (GO System preferred)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation
Minimum Pay: $78,500
Maximum Pay: $163,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.