Associate Tax Manager - Real Estate

Mahoney | CPAs and Advisors; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

CPA reimbursement & bonus program

Annual in-house CPE training

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

Firm events

Job summary

Mahoney | CPAs and Advisors is seeking an Associate Tax Manager to lead high-quality tax services for LIHTC and HTC cost certifications and to review partnership tax returns for real estate projects. You will develop financial projections and model property-level data, driving accuracy and compliance.

You will leverage advanced Excel to automate tasks, mentor staff, and partner with the team to guide clients through pre-development, financing, deal structuring, and exit strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Background in public accounting or a client-focused environment.
• Experience with Real Estate clients and/or nonprofit organizations.
• Active CPA license or working toward completion (preferred).
• Experience with Engagement Manager, CCH ProSystem fx, and CCH Axcess.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review LIHTC and HTC cost certifications and sign partnership tax returns.
• Develop financial projections for real estate projects and model property-level data.
• Utilize advanced Excel features to automate data entry, reporting, and analysis across engagements.
• Mentor staff to improve workpapers, accuracy, and technical skills.
• Guide clients through lifecycle stages of real estate projects from pre-development to exit.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Real estate clients

Nonprofit experience

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Active CPA license (preferred)

Tools

CCH ProSystem fx

CCH Axcess

Job description

Who We Are

At Mahoney, we have a passion for precision by going beyond completing necessary tasks to deliver financial peace of mind. Our Tax and Business Solutions Team supports clients across the affordable housing and commercial sectors by providing specialized guidance tailored to their unique regulatory requirements. Our expertise spans Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Historic Tax Credits (HTC), and other complex real estate compliance needs. Through HUD audits, real estate taxation, tax planning, and ongoing tax management, we help clients navigate compliance complexities and achieve long-term financial stability.

Located just outside downtown St. Paul along the Mississippi River, Mahoney has been recognized multiple times by Accounting Today, the StarTribune, and the Twin Cities Business Magazine as a top workplace. Since 1989, we've provided comprehensive audit, tax, and consulting services for individuals, businesses, real estate developers, and nonprofit organizations.

What You'll Do

As an Associate Tax Manager, you take a leading role in delivering high-quality tax services by preparing and reviewing Low Income Tax Credits (LIHTC) and Historic Tax Credits (HTC) cost certifications, reviewing and signing partnership tax returns, and developing financial projections for real estate projects. Each deliverable reflects a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and well-documented analysis.

As responsibilities expand, you'll apply advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (e.g. power queries, data modeling, advanced pivot tables, advanced formulas, dynamic arrays) to analyze property-level financial data, manage complex tax workpapers, and automate tasks such as data entry, report generation, and data analysis to improve efficiency and accuracy across engagements. Mastery of these skills enable you not only to perform higher-level work, but also to refine the work of staff - strengthening their technical skills, improve the quality of their workpapers, and build confidence in navigating real estate-focused tax concepts.

You will anticipate and resolve complex tax issues, leveraging your technical expertise to recommend effective, forward-thinking solutions for clients. You will partner closely with internal team members to guide clients through the full lifecycle of real estate projects, from pre-development planning and financing considerations to deal structuring and eventual exit strategies. This strategic support helps clients address challenges effectively and makes well-informed decisions.

Beyond client service, you also serve as a mentor and leader within the firm. Coaching, feedback, and consistent knowledge-sharing help enhance capabilities across the team and reinforce a collaborative, high-performing work environment.

Required Education & Skills

• Proven ability to perform the core duties outlines above
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree
• Background in public accounting or a client-focused environment

Preferred Education & Skills

• Active CPA license or working towards completion
• Experience with Real Estate clients and/or nonprofit organizations
• Prior experience with Engagement Manager, CCH ProSystem fx, and CCH Axcess

What We Provide

Our leadership embraces a culture of curiosity, adaptability, and continuous growth. We firmly believe that this mindset is essential for providing exceptional service to our clients and making a positive impact on our community. We are committed to developing every employee to unlock their true potential, and our close-knit environment fosters teamwork while building strong internal relationships.

Mahone offers a range of unique benefits to our staff. These include firm contributions to Health Savings Accounts, CPA reimbursement and bonus program, annual in-house CPE training, flexible and hybrid work arrangements, fun firm/team events, free onsite parking, and access to our in-house fitness center.

Our compensation package includes a competitive base salary ranging from $84,000 to $105,000. You will be eligible for annual bonuses and profit-sharing with immediate vesting, based on individual performance and the firm's overall success.

Mahoney does not accept resumes from third-party vendors.