Business Services - Tax Manager

Security Properties Residential•Seattle, WA

35d•$110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Security Properties has an opening for a Tax Manager! About Us Since its formation in 1969, Security Properties and its partners have invested over $2.0 billion of equity in multifamily real estate, representing a portfolio value of nearly $6.0 billion. Security Properties believes in proactive communication with partners, lenders and employees, and invests heavily in the training of its people to ensure the longevity of our business relationships. Great Opportunity The Tax Manager will lead a team of senior and staff tax accountants, ensuring accurate and timely tax compliance across multiple entities. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, focusing on tax research, compliance, and strategic support for real estate partnerships and related entities. The base salary for this position is between $110K - $125K per year.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of tax experience in corporate or public accounting with a focus on real estate partnerships.
Minimum 2 years of staff management experience.
B.A. degree in accounting required; CPA and/or advanced coursework or M.S. in Taxation preferred.
Proven capacity to quickly learn processes and refine them to enhance efficiency and meet evolving business needs.
Proven ability to manage a high volume of tax returns and meet tight deadlines.
Solid understanding of financial accounting, GAAP, book/tax adjustments, and account reconciliations.
Working knowledge of real estate transactions, entity structures, and related tax implications.
Willing to work overtime as required.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, research, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, research tools (BNA), exposure to accounting systems a plus.
Excellent communication skills, oral and written.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-tier partnerships, IRC Sec. 754 elections, and Sec. 704(c) allocations preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review tax workpapers and returns for SP operating companies, private equity funds and other in-house controlled entities.
Review tax returns prepared by outside tax preparers and other staff members.
Prepare or review quarterly and annual tax estimates.
Assist in monitoring and updating tax logs to ensure all filing and payment deadlines are met.
Research tax issues as needed.
Provide guidance on correspondence with IRS or state tax agencies; oversee responses to inquiries and notices.
Manage senior and staff tax accountants to ensure high performance and professional growth.
Respond to questions from outside CPA firms, outside partners and SP personnel on a timely basis.
Special projects as needed.