Hybrid Real Estate & Construction Tax Leader

Crowe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking a Tax Manager to deliver tax consulting, planning, and compliance services to real estate and construction clients. You will serve as a trusted advisor, lead engagements, and mentor staff in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

The role offers growth opportunities, exposure to diverse clients, and a chance to shape tax strategies while working in a hybrid model with access to Crowe's resources and industry-leading technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's in Taxation, LLM, or related advanced degree preferred.
• CPA license required.
• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting tax experience, with a focus on real estate and construction clients.
• Experience with real estate partnership taxation strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing client relationships and leading tax engagements.
• Strong technical tax knowledge, including tax research and planning.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve complex client issues while delivering practical solutions.
• Experience developing and expanding client relationships.
• Strong leadership, project management, and staff development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and team members at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax consulting, planning, and compliance services to clients in the real estate and construction industries.
• Perform tax research and analysis to address complex client issues and identify tax-saving opportunities.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies tailored to clients' business objectives.
• Manage and review tax calculations, returns, and related work products to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships through responsive and proactive service.
• Lead multiple client engagements simultaneously while ensuring quality, efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to identify, address, and resolve client challenges.
• Anticipate client needs and provide strategic guidance on emerging tax issues and opportunities.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Contribute to practice growth through business development efforts and the expansion of existing client relationships.

Skills

Strong leadership

Project management

Staff development

Excellent communication

Client relationship building

Tax research

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in Taxation / LLM preferred

CPA license

Job description

Crowe is seeking a Tax Manager to deliver tax consulting, planning, and compliance services to real estate and construction clients. You will serve as a trusted advisor, lead engagements, and mentor staff in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

The role offers growth opportunities, exposure to diverse clients, and a chance to shape tax strategies while working in a hybrid model with access to Crowe's resources and industry-leading technology.