Senior Manager, Cost Segregation
About The Position
Frazier & Deeter is seeking an experienced Cost Segregation Senior Manager to join its Credits & Incentives practice. The role serves as a technical resource for cost segregation matters and partners with clients, firm leaders, internal tax teams, and external service providers to deliver technically sound, client-focused solutions. The ideal candidate has hands-on cost segregation experience and strong tax and financial statement knowledge. The Senior Manager reviews and advises on cost segregation studies, explains tax and financial implications to clients, and helps ensure results are appropriately incorporated into tax filings. The role also supports client relationships, internal education, and business development as the practice grows.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Active Certified Cost Segregation Professional (CCSP) designation and membership in good standing with the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP).
- At least 7 years of direct, hands-on cost segregation experience, including preparing and/or reviewing cost segregation studies.
- Strong understanding of federal and state tax implications associated with cost segregation, depreciation, deductions, and timing.
- Experience with accounting method changes, including Form 3115 and Section 481(a) adjustments.
- Strong knowledge of MACRS, bonus depreciation, Section 179, Qualified Improvement Property, Tangible Property Regulations, partial asset dispositions, and depreciation recapture.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical guidance for clients and internal teams.
- Strong client service, relationship management, communication, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or Enrolled Agent designation, or a relevant engineering or construction background.
- Experience within a cost segregation firm, public accounting firm, fixed-asset practice, or specialized tax consulting environment.
- Experience supporting audit defense of cost segregation studies.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert on cost segregation matters for clients, partners, and internal teams.
- Advise clients on how cost segregation strategies may affect their tax position, financial statements, and cash flow.
- Review property information and prepare or validate estimated benefit analyses for prospective engagements.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with external cost segregation providers, including scoping projects, reviewing deliverables, and resolving outstanding items.
- Review completed cost segregation studies for accuracy and help ensure results are appropriately reflected in client tax filings.
- Partner with tax teams on depreciation schedules, accounting method changes, and other fixed-asset considerations.
- Provide technical guidance on MACRS depreciation, bonus depreciation, Section 179, Qualified Improvement Property, Tangible Property Regulations, partial asset dispositions, and depreciation recapture.
- Support matters involving Form 3115 and Section 481(a) adjustments, Section 1031 exchanges, Sections 179D and 45L, and related federal and state depreciation considerations.
- Support practice leadership with client meetings, business development opportunities, and internal training.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and external service providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
