Real Estate Tax Manager

Talnt; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt is seeking a Tax Manager, Real Estate Tax, to lead tax compliance and advisory engagements for real estate clients. CPA with public accounting background preferred; you will mentor staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.

You will oversee complex engagements, coordinate planning and budgeting, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated tax solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license required.
• 6–8 years of public accounting experience with real estate tax.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local real estate tax laws.
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns for individuals and entities.
• Proven tax research and planning abilities.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements.
• Leadership and staff development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with tax software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax compliance and advisory engagements for real estate clients.
• Review complex returns for individuals and entities.
• Provide strategic tax planning and consulting.
• Research and resolve federal, state, local tax issues.
• Manage client relationships and engagement planning.
• Coordinate budgeting, scheduling, and project execution.
• Communicate with tax authorities as needed.
• Mentor and develop tax professionals.
• Support business development within the tax practice.
• Stay current with evolving real estate tax regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Tax research

Communication

Team mentoring

Budgeting

Real estate tax

Tax planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Master of Science in Taxation (MST)

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Paperless accounting

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager, Real Estate Tax to lead tax compliance, consulting, and client advisory engagements for real estate clients. This role is ideal for a CPA with a strong public accounting background who excels in tax planning, technical research, client relationship management, and team leadership. The Tax Manager will oversee complex tax engagements, mentor staff, and contribute to business development while delivering exceptional client service and ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and review complex individual, partnership, corporation, S corporation, trust, and other business tax returns for real estate clients.
• Provide strategic tax planning, tax consulting, and compliance services while identifying opportunities to optimize tax positions.
• Research and resolve complex federal, state, and local tax issues, and communicate technical guidance to clients and internal teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client relationships, delivering proactive advisory services and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
• Coordinate and manage engagement planning, budgeting, scheduling, and project execution to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Communicate with federal and state taxing authorities regarding audits, notices, and tax-related inquiries.
• Mentor, train, and develop tax professionals through coaching, performance feedback, and technical guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support complex client engagements and provide integrated tax solutions.
• Identify business development opportunities, strengthen existing client relationships, and support growth initiatives within the tax practice.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving tax legislation, regulatory changes, and real estate industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• Minimum of 6 to 8 years of recent public accounting experience with significant expertise in real estate tax compliance and consulting.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws affecting real estate entities and investors.
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns for individuals and business entities.
• Proven expertise in tax research, tax planning, and resolving complex tax matters.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Strong leadership, project management, and staff development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Proficiency with tax software, Microsoft Office applications, and paperless accounting environments.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Taxation (MST) or related advanced degree.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional client-facing and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting business development initiatives and expanding client relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.