Hybrid Cost Segregation Practice Lead

Withum; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Bonus program

Benefits package

Job summary

Withum is seeking a Cost Segregation Manager to lead the Cost Segregation practice across our U.S. offices on a hybrid basis (3 in-office days per week).

You will oversee engagements, mentor teams, and partner with leadership to drive client success and growth. The role emphasizes engineering-based analyses of real estate assets, client advisory, and collaboration with other service lines to deliver comprehensive tax and real estate solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Architecture, or a related field.
• 8+ years of cost segregation, construction consulting, engineering, real estate valuation, or a related discipline.
• CPA, EA, CCSP, or other relevant professional certification is a plus.
• Significant experience leading cost segregation engagements and advising clients on depreciation strategies.
• Advanced knowledge of IRS cost segregation guidance, depreciation regulations, court cases, and revenue rulings.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and data analysis tools.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a diverse portfolio of cost segregation engagements for commercial, residential, and specialty real estate assets
• Serving as the primary client contact and trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle
• Reviewing and approving technical analyses, engineering reports, and final deliverables to ensure compliance with IRS standards and firm quality requirements
• Overseeing site inspections, cost analyses, and asset classifications performed by engagement teams
• Driving practice growth through business development activities, including cultivating referral sources, identifying opportunities within existing client relationships, participating in networking and industry events, assisting with proposal development, and collaborating with firm leadership to expand the Cost Segregation practice
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to supervisors, senior associates, and associates
• Managing client relationships and identifying opportunities for additional advisory, tax, valuation, and real estate services
• Collaborating with partners and leadership on business development, proposal development, and practice growth initiatives
• Participating in client presentations, networking events, webinars, and thought leadership activities
• Managing engagement economics, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation
• Monitoring industry trends, tax law developments, and IRS guidance impacting cost segregation services
• Supporting recruiting, training, and career development initiatives within the practice

Skills

Cost segregation experience

Leadership

Communication

Project management

IRS cost segregation knowledge

Depreciation strategies advising

Excel and data analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Architecture, or related field

CPA, EA, CCSP or other relevant certification

Tools

RS Means

Marshall & Swift

Planswift

Job description

Withum is seeking a Cost Segregation Manager to lead the Cost Segregation practice across our U.S. offices on a hybrid basis (3 in-office days per week).

You will oversee engagements, mentor teams, and partner with leadership to drive client success and growth. The role emphasizes engineering-based analyses of real estate assets, client advisory, and collaboration with other service lines to deliver comprehensive tax and real estate solutions.