Tax Director - US (CPA)

Agora is a leading SaaS and FinTech platform transforming how real estate investment firms manage their capital, investors, and operations. Trusted by 700+ GPs, owners/operators, and investment firms globally, we help teams streamline the full lifecycle of investment management—from fundraising and onboarding to reporting, distributions, tax, and back-office automation.

But we’re more than just software. We’re a team of bold thinkers, innovators, and real estate enthusiasts who believe complex processes should feel simple. Our platform combines modern technology with expert services, helping our customers raise more capital, deliver a better investor experience, and scale their businesses smarter.

Agora is backed by top-tier VCs like Insight Partners and Qumra Capital, and we’re growing fast. We’ve been named one of Globes’ Most Promising Startups , recognized as a Best Start-Up Companies to Work For by Duns 100, and one of Business Insider’s Hottest PropTech Startups . 

About the role:

We are looking for our CPA, a senior leader for our tax practice. This is a client-facing, advisory role with real ownership: you'll sign off on complex partnership returns, advise sponsors on structuring and transactions, lead a team of reviewers and preparers (onshore and offshore), and help take our services to market. The right person is an experienced tax manager ready to step up, or a new senior tax manager who wants more room to build.

This is a highly visible, client-facing leadership role with real ownership. You'll sign off on complex partnership returns, advise sponsors on structuring and transactions, lead a team of reviewers and preparers across onshore and offshore functions, and play a meaningful role in how we design, price, and bring our services to market.

What are we looking for:

• Own final professional sign-off on partnership returns for real estate sponsors, funds, family offices, and operating entities.
• Advise clients on entity structuring, transactions, distributions, and inbound investor matters - including foreign investor structures (Blocker / REIT / treaty considerations).
• Serve as the senior point of contact on key accounts; lead kickoffs, planning conversations, and year-end tax strategy sessions.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and manage engagements from initial planning through final delivery.
• Lead and develop a team of experienced reviewers and preparers, and coordinate effectively with offshore prep teams.
• Partner with leadership on service design, pricing, and go-to-market strategy for our tax offerings, contributing to the continued growth and evolution of our tax practice by helping define processes, standards, and best practices.

Equal opportunity:

Agora Software is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with our mission of serving a diverse and global audience, we value a diverse workforce and inclusive culture which reflects that. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, and veteran status.

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If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at View email address on us.fitly.work .

REQUIREMENTS

• 4-6+ years in public accounting with a clear track record managing partnership tax engagements.
• Active CPA license (or EA registration).
• Deep partnership tax experience with a real estate focus, including sponsors, funds, JVs, syndications, and family offices.
• Experience with foreign investors and offshore investment structures, including Blocker, REIT, and treaty considerations.
• Hands-on experience with partnership tax software (e.g., CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, GoSystem, or Drake).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently advise a sponsor's CFO while also explaining complex tax concepts to less experienced investors.
• Strong judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice-to-Have

• Comfort with tech-driven, AI-assisted tax workflows and genuine curiosity about where the industry is going.
• Experience coordinating with offshore or outsourced prep teams.
• CCH Axcess experience specifically.
• Familiarity with 1031 exchanges, cost segregation, and other real-estate-specific tax matters.
• Multi-state filing exposure (especially NY, CA, TX, and FL).
• Experience managing a book of business and leading client relationships from kickoff through year-end.
• Experience building, mentoring, and managing teams of preparers and reviewers.
• Professional working proficiency in Hebrew is an advantage.

Benefits

At Agora, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Unlimited paid time off
• Stock options
• Commuter benefits
• Fun team events and company gatherings
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional career growth.

We're looking for people who think big, take ownership, embrace innovation, and treat others with kindness and respect while building something exceptional together.

Compensation: $160,000 - $190,000 USD exact pay is based on candidate's unique combination of experience and skills.