Senior Consultant, Business Tax Advisory | Real Estate Solutions

FTI Consulting, Inc.•New York, NY

60d•$78,500 - $201,000

About The Position

FTI Consulting's Corporate Finance & Restructuring practice focuses on our clients' strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional challenges faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. FTI Consulting's Real Estate Solutions has a singular focus on the real estate and finance industry and the capital markets that serve it. Our services are designed to create integrated financial, tax and real estate solutions for clients having underlying value in real estate operations and assets. We provide an unsurpassed range of real estate advisory services including merger and acquisitions, due diligence, valuation, lease consulting, forensic accounting, financial outsourcing, IPO, REIT tax structuring and compliance, executive compensation, master planning and development services, cost segregation and private client services. We represent leading public and private real estate entities including Equity and Mortgage REITs, financial institutions, investment banks, opportunity funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, pension advisors and owners/developers. This is a great opportunity for a tax professional to play a significant role on a major client-service team. This person will oversee day-to-day workflow management. Responsiveness to client deadlines (for both tax return and special projects/consulting) is essential. Candidate will possess strong compliance skills (i.e. management of the tax return preparation process) as well as the ability to grow technically. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for this team-oriented position. Candidate will have the opportunity to grow with high visibility clients. Candidate will also be responsible for other real estate clients, including real estate investment trusts (REITS) and private equity real estate funds. This will be a challenging and fast- paced environment that is results-oriented with a focus on collaboration as well as professional and career growth.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting
3+ years of post-graduate work experience
Education in compliance with CPA exam requirements
Experience in real estate and partnership taxation
This role may require travel to clients and FTI offices
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Nice To Haves

Experience in Public Accounting is a plus
Strong analytical skills and accounting or audit knowledge
Requisite education and working toward CPA certification
Knowledge of Excel, MS-Word; familiarity with tax preparation software (GO System preferred)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Review of Corporate and Partnership tax returns.
Responsible for highlighting tax issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements.
Clearly and accurately document the tax compliance forms as defined in planning.
Assign and review work papers to staff and assist in writing correspondence to tax authorities.
Research tax and client requested inquiries.
Build your tax knowledge in various states.
Demonstrate professionalism and competence with client matters, as well as personal growth.
Focus on client requests, be responsive to client changes and develop strong relationships with client personnel.
Understand your client's industry.
Responsible for training tax team members through teamwork and leadership. Set goals and responsibilities. Furnish feedback during the tax compliance process and foster openness to communicate.
Strive towards learning client accounting/tax systems and processes.
Gaining knowledge of the client's business and staying current on industry and related tax matters and ability to present information to entire tax team, as well as, propose enhancements to client's future tax planning.
Demonstrating professionalism and developing collaborative skills in dealings with internal and external clients.
Use of technology to enhance and streamline the tax preparation and reporting process.
Assisting in development of potential opportunities and contacts for Real Estate Solutions. Assist in proposal process.
Continuation of your educational and career growth through self-study, CPA exam preparation and internal/external CPE courses.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holidays
Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
Potential for flexible work arrangements
Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.
Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
Employee wellness platform
Employee recognition programs
Paid time off for volunteering in your community
Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
Professional development and certification programs
Free in-office snacks and drinks
Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
Upscale offices close to public transportation