Tax Principal, Real Estate

OverviewBaker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.Job Description:Are you looking to join an entrepreneurial firm which is one of the fastest growing in the US? Are you inspired to lead people and make a difference for your clients? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Federal Tax Partner in our National Real Estate Practice. You will be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to Real Estate Clients. You will work side-by-side with firm leadership and our associates to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm’s success. You will be a valued mentor and coach to a group of talented staff, utilizing your expertise to help develop their technical and professional skills. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to provide you with an amazing ownership experience working with some of the most entrepreneurial partners in our field. You will enjoy this role if:You are an expert in tax, working with real estate clients You are excited about the world of real estate and have strong technical expertise servicing this industryYou want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm which is growing, growth means more opportunityYou are passionate about contributing to your team’s professional growth and your continued development, creating endless opportunities now, for tomorrowWhat you will do:Be a trusted leader of Baker Tilly’s tax services providing federal tax compliance and consulting services to construction and real estate clients positively impacting your clients through:Being a valued tax business advisor, leading client relationships on day-to-day tax matters with various clients ranging from middle market to multinationalConsulting on technical matters and special projects in various areas of corporate and flow through taxation, accounting methods, and ASC740Researching various tax matters, responding to IRS and other tax authority inquiries, and making recommendations to the client for considerationCoordinating with specialty tax practices on complicated tax matters in the state and local, high net worth, international, research and development along with credits and incentives areasOverseeing tax-planning responsibilities for federal and individual clients, review complex tax research on a wide range of tax issues related to business transactions for a variety of entities and their affiliatesProviding recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client's operations, processes, and business objectivesManage client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are metUtilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with the goal of acquiring new clients, projects, and revenue. Actively participate in request for proposals to pursue additional clients/services for the firmParticipates with other service line leadership in developing tax service market positioning and branding, strategy, and messagingInvest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programsSupport the growth and development of team members, helping associates meet their professional goals along with proactively supporting the recruitment efforts of future team membersDemonstrate leadership, initiative, excellent team skills, and high ethical standardsRepresents the firm at key community events, firm functions, and other meetingsQualificationsBachelor's Degree required, Masters or advanced degree desirableCPA or JD required or Enrolled Agent Fifteen (15+) years’ experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a professional services firm, working with real estate clients; relevant industry experience is considered Proven success in building out a book of business Five (5) + years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associatesDemonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skillsAbility to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning 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 skillsMust be willing to travel as needed to clients Nationally, and to our other Baker Tilly Offices #LI-OnsiteSummaryLocation: USA TX Dallas 14555 Dallas ParkwayType: Full time