Tax Manager, Real Estate

Baker Tilly•New York City, NY

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a Tax Manager focused on real estate tax services. The role manages and reviews tax compliance for real estate clients and leads complex tax engagements. It also includes researching tax issues, advising clients on planning and transactions, managing engagement delivery, supervising and developing junior staff, and maintaining client relationships as a trusted advisor. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and a CPA, EA, or law license. Applicants must have at least five years of relevant public accounting tax experience with a strong real estate focus. Compensation varies by location: $112,500–$168,000 in New York, NY; $108,000–$161,200 in Uniondale, NY; and $103,500–$154,500 in Iselin, NJ. Actual compensation depends on relevant qualifications and other factors. Baker Tilly offers eligible employees a compensation and benefits package. Work location arrangements should be discussed with a talent acquisition professional.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA, EA, or law license required.
At least 5 years of relevant tax experience in public accounting, with a strong focus on real estate.
Deep knowledge of real estate tax concepts, partnership taxation, and related regulations.
Experience managing multiple engagements and leading teams.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and client-service abilities.
Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Manage and review federal, state, and local tax compliance for real estate clients, including partnerships, corporations, LLCs, and REITs.
Lead complex real estate tax engagements involving partnership allocations, 704(b) and 704(c), 754 elections, opportunity zones, like-kind exchanges (1031), and cost segregation considerations.
Oversee and review partnership tax returns (Forms 1065), K-1s, and related supporting schedules.
Identify and research complex tax issues; prepare technical memoranda and provide recommendations to clients and internal teams.
Advise clients on tax planning opportunities, entity structuring, acquisition and disposition strategies, and real estate-specific tax implications.
Manage engagement budgeting, scheduling, and workflow to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
Mentor, train, and supervise junior team members, and provide performance feedback and career-development support.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor.