Tax Senior Manager - Real Estate

NorthPoint Search Group•Charlotte, NC

14d

About The Position

The Senior Tax Manager in the Real Estate Practice oversees technical reviews, compliance, and advisory services for real estate businesses, including partnerships and flow-through entities. This role includes managing engagement economics, reviewing complex partnership allocations, developing staff, identifying tax issues, and strengthening client relationships. The position is structured as a future leadership opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking tax professional.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law; Master’s in Tax/LLM preferred.
7+ years of recent public accounting experience managing real estate tax engagements.
Strong experience with entity and individual taxation, especially partnerships.
Ability to interpret profit/loss allocations and distribution language in operating agreements.
Proven leadership, workflow management, and team development experience.
CPA certification required.
Excellent communication and networking skills.
Strong client relationship management abilities.
Proficiency with tax software and technology.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong client relationships with leading real estate companies.
Collaborate with internal teams to expand services and provide well-rounded business solutions.
Stay ahead of real estate industry trends to proactively advise clients.
Expand technical expertise through continuous professional development.
Perform technical reviews of tax returns and conduct advanced tax research.
Review operating agreements, LOIs, purchase agreements, and tax-related transaction documents.
Analyze partnership allocations, basis calculations, and other complex flow-through matters.
Manage engagement economics, including billing, collections, and workflow coordination.
Provide clear engagement updates and ensure teams are aligned to meet expectations.
Deliver performance feedback, training, and recognition to staff.
Recruit and retain top tax talent while supporting ongoing career development.
Build a strong network through colleagues, referral partners, prospects, and community involvement.
Represent the firm in the business community and actively engage in professional organizations.