Real Estate Tax Partner | REIT Specialist

RSM US LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

RSM US LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a Tax Partner with a real estate focus to lead client service and growth in a national practice. You will collaborate with client service teams to plan complex real estate transactions and advise on REIT qualification matters, leveraging deep real estate and REIT experience.

The role requires twelve years of tax public accounting experience, CPA licensure, and strong leadership to drive profitability and cross-service-line collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university.
• Active CPA license or equivalent professional credential.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of Tax experience in public accounting, with the ability to effectively identify, sell and deliver tax services to middle-market clients.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior tax client service leader, relationship owner, or capability leader for complex client needs and firm priorities.
• Leverage deep experience with REIT and non-REIT investment structures to advise clients on tax implications of complex real estate investments.
• Lead teams in the delivery of tax services, coordinating across capabilities, industries, geographies, and specialists to provide integrated solutions, specifically focused on teams serving REITs, funds, and other real estate investment platforms.
• Manage multiple engagements or client portfolios, monitoring status, resources, economics, quality, and client service expectations.
• Identify technical tax matters and client opportunities early, consult with specialists as needed, and guide teams through complex issues.
• Maintain ongoing client relationships to understand goals, anticipate needs, and connect clients with the right expertise across the firm.
• Support responsible growth through pipeline development, client transfers, cross-firm collaboration, referral networks, and market-facing activity.
• Manage profitability, billing, collections, engagement economics, and operational discipline consistent with firm expectations.
• Apply strong quality, risk, independence, ethics, and professional judgment to all client and team activities.
• Use digital tools, standardized processes, and global workforce capabilities to improve consistency, efficiency, and client experience.
• Coach and develop high-performing teams, building technical depth, specialty capability, and the next generation of leaders.
• Lead with an enterprise mindset, aligning decisions to long-term firm value, cultural stewardship, and client outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RSM US LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a Tax Partner with a real estate focus to lead client service and growth in a national practice. You will collaborate with client service teams to plan complex real estate transactions and advise on REIT qualification matters, leveraging deep real estate and REIT experience.

The role requires twelve years of tax public accounting experience, CPA licensure, and strong leadership to drive profitability and cross-service-line collaboration.