Tax Manager - Real Estate

Elliot Davis • Charleston, SC

227d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Tax Manager to join our Real Estate Practice. This candidate will oversee the tax preparation and technical review process for primarily real estate related businesses, ensuring compliance with state and federal tax regulations. Tasks will include leading the tax team, advising, researching and identifying tax issues, and recommending solutions to complex customer issues. In addition, the Tax Manager will delegate and manage tax assignments and perform administrative duties, as needed. The Tax Manager is responsible for training, supporting, supervising, motivating, and reviewing the work of the tax team.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's in Tax preferred
• 5+ years of recent public accounting firm experience, including managing multiple real estate tax projects and customer engagements.
• Experience developing team members, assigning projects, and managing workflow
• Significant experience working within the real estate industry and on all types of entity and individual taxes, especially partnerships
• Experience analyzing the distribution and profit/loss language in Operating Agreements
• CPA certification
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire to learn and ability to embrace change

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain excellent customer relationships with some of the top real estate companies in our market
• Collaborate with team members across the Firm to solve complex customer scenarios
• Develop anticipatory skills to advise customers through times of disruption and uncertainty
• Analyze and observe industry trends impacting customers and create solutions to propel them forward.
• Perform technical review of tax returns with varying complexity
• Identify and recommend creative solutions to complex customer issues
• Delegate and manage tax and research assignments to achieve an accurate and efficient product
• Review operating agreements, letters of intent, purchase agreements, and other legal documentation related to tax transactions
• Review and develop work papers to support partnership allocations, basis adjustments, and tax transactions.
• Perform administrative duties relative to the position
• Monitor economic performance of engagements, including billing and collections
• Schedule smooth system flow of tax returns
• Lead from within for team engagement, providing guidance on various projects and assignments
• Maintain familiarity with team's qualifications and growth opportunities, reviewing assignments for appropriateness
• Provide effective performance feedback and on-the-job training, celebrating and awarding excellence in performance
• Coach and train employees to their maximum potential, providing ongoing feedback and development opportunities throughout the year
• Develop future leaders and life-long learners
• Attract and retain top talent by taking an active role in engaging your team throughout their career
• Discover opportunities to provide additional services and pursue new leads
• Collaborate cross-functionally within the firm to grow existing business and offer a variety of business solutions to customers and prospects
• Represent Elliott Davis in the business community and be active within professional organizations
• Be an active member of the local community by giving back and through service to others

Benefits

• Generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's
• Flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave (once eligible)
• First-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• One-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• Access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees