Senior Manager of Tax Services- Real Estate Tax

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Position Overview:

As a Senior Manager in Real Estate & Partnership Tax , you will serve as a senior technical and client relationship leader within the practice. This role focuses on overseeing complex engagements, advising sophisticated real estate clients, mentoring managers and staff, and supporting the continued growth and leadership of the firm's real estate tax platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and review complex federal, state, and local tax engagements for real estate partnerships, multi-tier partnership structures, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on advanced partnership tax matters, including:
  
  • Complex 704(b) capital structures and special allocations
  • Waterfall modeling and profit-sharing arrangements
  • Liability allocations, at-risk rules, and basis planning
  • Sections 734(b) and 743(b) adjustments in transactional contexts
  • Tax Receivable Agreements (TRAs) and related modeling
• Provide strategic tax planning for real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, joint ventures, and fund formations.
• Review and interpret partnership and LLC operating agreements, ensuring alignment between legal terms and tax reporting.
• Manage and expand client relationships; identify and pursue opportunities to provide additional tax and advisory services.
• Oversee multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring technical excellence, efficient delivery, and risk management.
• Mentor and develop Managers, Senior Associates, and staff; play a key role in training and leadership development within the practice.
• Collaborate with Partners and Principals on practice development, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in business development efforts, including proposal development, networking, and client presentations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or a related industry, with significant experience in real estate and partnership taxation.
• Advanced technical expertise in Subchapter K, including complex allocations, basis and liability issues, and partnership transactions.
• Strong experience advising real estate owners, developers, investors, and funds.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience, including managing managers and large engagement teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client advisory skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA license required; MST, JD, or LL.M. strongly preferred.

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