Tax Manager - Real Estate

Baker Tilly•Uniondale, NY

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm. This role is for a Tax Manager in the Real Estate sector in New York. It's an opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax services to a diverse set of Real Estate clients. You will work with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm’s success. Additionally, you will be a mentor and coach to a group of talented staff, utilizing your expertise to help develop their technical and professional skills. Baker Tilly offers upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership.

Requirements

4-year degree
CPA, EA or law license
Five (5) years of experience

Nice To Haves

Five (5)+ years’ experience providing tax services in a professional services firm
Two (2)+ years’ of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates
Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills
Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects.
Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
Experience working with Real Estate clients

Responsibilities

Be a trusted member of the team providing various tax, accounting and advisory services to real estate clients.
Review and analyze accounting records and/or reporting with clients, provide analysis and consultation, and communicate with client to discuss accounting and business matters.
Deliver best-in-class customer service to clients at all times, with an emphasis on being responsive, timely, professional, and accurate.
Manage and build client relationships, act as liaison to address and resolve client issues, and assist team leaders in researching and providing additional services to client.
Effectively delegate and oversee the work efforts by setting goals, providing resources, removing obstacles, and scheduling deadlines to meet client expectations for delivery.
Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal tax practices and laws.
Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.
Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs.
Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.