Senior Analyst, Real Estate Tax

Article Student Living•Chicago, IL

1d•$110,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Article Student Living is hiring a Senior Analyst, Real Estate Tax. This role is responsible for gathering, reconciling, and analyzing financial data across multiple U.S. and state entities to support the company's tax compliance and reporting processes. The Senior Analyst will lead the tax compliance process for the entire Article organization, covering property, fund, and corporate for federal and state taxes. Article Student Living aims to provide the best experience for student residents by prioritizing both employees and residents, investing in staff through training, support, generous benefits, and career advancement opportunities. The position reports to the Managing Director, Finance & Accounting and follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence in the Chicago, IL office Monday through Thursday, with Fridays working from home. The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $120,000, complemented by an annual bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
3–5 years of tax experience, preferably within private equity or real estate.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations for partnerships, corporations, and REIT structures.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex tax concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Big 4 experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the organization’s tax compliance process across property, fund, and corporate entities, ensuring timely and accurate federal, state, and local filings.
Oversee tax return preparation and the tax provision process, partnering with internal accounting teams and external advisors to prepare supporting documentation and working papers.
Serve as the primary liaison with the parent company, external tax advisors, and auditors, coordinating tax reporting, estimates, and responding to inquiries or ad-hoc requests.
Collaborate with finance, investments, and legal teams to incorporate tax considerations into business decisions and support tax planning and due diligence for major transactions.
Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, provide guidance to leadership, and manage federal, state, and local tax audits as needed.
Support additional Finance and Accounting initiatives and projects.