Real Estate Tax Manager

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Our Real Estate practice serves a range of clients including Real Estate Investment Trusts, Real Estate Private Equity Funds, real estate developers and family offices invested in real estate.

You will also work with a wide variety of clients across multiple property types who have invested in real estate for decades as well as entrepreneurs who are just buying their first building.

We are seeking a Tax Manager for our Real Estate group. We serve a broad array of real estate owners, developers, and investors including public and private companies, homebuilders, real estate opportunity funds, hotel companies, private equity firms, REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), and brokerage companies.

Our people work on key client issues in domestic federal taxation, with a focus on implementing tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives.

As a Tax Manager for RSM you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around three core concepts (Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service / Business Development) :

Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback approximately 10- 20% of your time

Train and develop staff members approximately 10-20% of your time

Provide detailed review and analysis of complex tax returns approximately up to 35% of your time

Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm

Serve as the Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients

Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities

Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards

Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients

Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance

Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law

Other duties as assigned

Some travel may be required

All percentages may vary based on location, line of business, and client need

Basic Qualifications :

BA / BS Degree preferably in Accounting or related field of study

CPA, JD, LLM, or EA

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Accounting

Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements

Experience with one or more of the following : S-Corps, C-Corps, or Partnerships

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications :

Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance

Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation, industry specialization a plus

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Experience preparing or reviewing accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740’s

Experience in dealing with international tax matters a plus

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing.

RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.

We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

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RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals.

• We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and / or harassment based on race;
• color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing);
• gender (including gender identity and / or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry;
• familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave);

domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and / or employment / partnership.

RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at .

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders).

If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

Compensation Range : $88,400 - $167,200

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.