Manager of Tax Services- Real Estate Tax

Berkowitz Pollack Brant • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Established in 1980, Berkowitz Pollack Brant (BPB) is a certified public accounting firm with a longstanding presence in South Florida and New York. BPB has earned a strong reputation for delivering high-quality tax, assurance, and advisory services and has been consistently recognized among the top 100 accounting firms in the United States. Effective January 1, 2026, BPB was acquired by and combined with Baker Tilly, a leading global advisory, tax, and assurance firm. During this transition period, the firm operates as Berkowitz Pollack Brant × Baker Tilly , reflecting our integration into Baker Tilly’s expansive national and global network, enhanced resources, and broad range of opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing career opportunities to firm members of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and beliefs. We are seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager with Real Estate and Partnership Tax expertise to join our growing practice. This role is ideal for a technical, client-facing professional who enjoys managing complex real estate structures, leading engagements, and developing team members while delivering high-quality compliance and consulting services.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or a related industry, with a strong emphasis on real estate and partnership taxation.
• Deep technical knowledge of Subchapter K, including partnership allocations, basis adjustments, and liability analysis.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex federal and multi-state partnership tax returns.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing multiple engagements and teams.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license preferred; MST, JD, or LL.M. a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns for real estate partnerships, LLCs, S corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Advise clients on complex partnership taxation matters, including: Section 704(b) allocations and capital account maintenance Taxable income allocations and waterfall modeling Liability analysis and allocations under Sections 752 and 465 Sections 734(b) and 743(b) basis adjustment calculations Tax Receivable Agreement (TRA) computations
• Lead the preparation and review of partnership-specific tax calculations and consult on related technical matters.
• Provide tax planning and consulting related to real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, and restructurings.
• Review and analyze partnership and LLC operating agreements to ensure proper tax treatment and compliance.
• Serve as the primary engagement manager, maintaining strong client relationships, managing timelines, and ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
• Mentor, coach, and supervise tax professionals at various levels; provide feedback and support professional development.
• Contribute to the growth and effectiveness of the real estate and partnership tax practice through process improvement and collaboration.
• Participate in business development activities, including client proposals, networking, and relationship building.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees