Tax Manager - Real Estate

RSM US LLP•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. We are seeking a Tax Manager for our Real Estate group. We serve a broad array of real estate owners, developers, and investors including public and private companies, homebuilders, real estate opportunity funds, hotel companies, private equity firms, REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), and brokerage companies. Our people work on key client issues in domestic federal taxation, with a focus on implementing tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study
CPA, JD, LLM, or EA
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Accounting
Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
Experience with one or more of the following: S-Corps, C-Corps, or Partnerships
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation, industry specialization a plus
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Experience preparing or reviewing accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740’s
Experience in dealing with international tax matters a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback – approximately 10- 20% of your time
Train and develop staff members – approximately 10-20% of your time
Provide detailed review and analysis of complex tax returns – approximately up to 35% of your time
Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
Serve as the Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients
Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities
Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients
Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance
Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
Other duties as assigned