Director, Business Tax Advisory | Real Estate Solutions

FTI Consulting • Atlanta, GA

22h • $109,000 - $224,000

About The Position

FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring practice addresses clients’ strategic, operational, financial, and capital needs. Its Real Estate Solutions team focuses on the real estate and finance industry and related capital markets, providing integrated financial, tax, and real estate services to clients with value in real estate operations and assets.

The Director, Business Tax Advisory will play a significant role on a major client-service team, overseeing day-to-day workflow and meeting client deadlines for tax returns and special projects or consulting engagements. The role manages a portfolio of clients of varying sizes and scopes, including real estate investment trusts (REITs) and private equity real estate funds, and serves as a point of contact for internal and external clients. The position is part of a fast-paced, results-oriented environment focused on collaboration and professional growth.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting.
• CPA license.
• At least 5 years of real estate industry tax experience with a well-regarded accounting firm or direct private experience with a debt fund or mortgage REIT.
• At least 6 years of overall experience.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Strong compliance skills, including management of the tax return preparation process.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex financial information.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and providing exceptional client service.
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI offices as the role may require.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in Taxation or JD.
• Current or previous experience in a similar position at a public accounting firm, such as principal or senior manager.
• Experience with private equity debt funds and mortgage REITs.
• Experience in taxation of financial products in the credit markets.
• Proficiency in partnership taxation.
• U.S. withholding tax experience with credit or debt funds involving non-U.S. partners.
• Technical strength in taxation of REITs, partnerships, and other flow-through entities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workflow management and respond to client deadlines for tax returns and special projects or consulting engagements.
• Manage a portfolio of clients of varying sizes and scopes and serve as the point of contact for internal and external clients.
• Build and manage client relationships.
• Lead teams of tax professionals and assistants working on client projects.
• Help manage engagement risk and financial performance.
• Advise clients on transactions and other tax issues and deliver high-quality tax services and advice.
• Participate in training or plan training content.
• Participate in and contribute to market and business activities outside the firm, presenting a positive image of self and FTI.
• Apply a general understanding of key U.S. GAAP concepts related to mortgage REITs and private equity debt funds.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid leave.
• Family support benefits.
• Financial protection benefits.
• Wellbeing resources to support physical, emotional, financial, and personal wellbeing.
• Professional development programs, on-the-job learning, self-guided courses, and certifications.
• A dedicated coach who provides mentoring, guidance, regular coaching sessions, and support for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director