Senior Consultant, Business Tax Advisory | Real Estate Solutions

FTI Consulting; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a dedicated tax professional for the Corporate Finance & Restructuring practice, focused on managing tax compliance and consulting projects for major clients, particularly in real estate. This role offers significant growth opportunities in a collaborative environment and requires a strong background in taxation and client relations. Join us in making impactful contributions while developing your career in a fast-paced consulting setting.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation including bonus

Comprehensive benefits plans including medical, dental, and vision

Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid parental leave

Employee wellness platform

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off for volunteering

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-graduate work experience required.
• Experience in real estate and partnership taxation needed.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workflow management for tax return preparation.
• Train tax team members and set goals for compliance process.
• Research tax inquiries and assist in the proposal process.

Skills

Compliance skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Education in compliance with CPA exam requirements

Tools

Excel

MS-Word

Tax preparation software

Job description

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.

Are you ready to make an impact?

About The Role

FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring practice focuses on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional challenges faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders.

FTI Consulting’s Real Estate Solutions has a singular focus on the real estate and finance industry and the capital markets that serve it. Our services are designed to create integrated financial, tax and real estate solutions for clients having underlying value in real estate operations and assets. We provide an unsurpassed range of real estate advisory services including merger and acquisitions, due diligence, valuation, lease consulting, forensic accounting, financial outsourcing, IPO, REIT tax structuring and compliance, executive compensation, master planning and development services, cost segregation and private client services. We represent leading public and private real estate entities including Equity and Mortgage REITs, financial institutions, investment banks, opportunity funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, pension advisors and owners/developers.

What You’ll Do

This is a great opportunity for a tax professional to play a significant role on a major client-service team. This person will oversee day-to-day workflow management. Responsiveness to client deadlines (for both tax return and special projects/consulting) is essential. Candidate will possess strong compliance skills (i.e. management of the tax return preparation process) as well as the ability to grow technically. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for this team-oriented position. Candidate will have the opportunity to grow with high visibility clients. Candidate will also be responsible for other real estate clients, including real estate investment trusts (REITS) and private equity real estate funds. This will be a challenging and fast- paced environment that is results-oriented with a focus on collaboration as well as professional and career growth.

• Review of Corporate and Partnership tax returns.
• Responsible for highlighting tax issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements.
• Clearly and accurately document the tax compliance forms as defined in planning.
• Assign and review work papers to staff and assist in writing correspondence to tax authorities.
• Research tax and client requested inquiries.
• Build your tax knowledge in various states.
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence with client matters, as well as personal growth.
• Focus on client requests, be responsive to client changes and develop strong relationships with client personnel.
• Understand your client's industry.
• Responsible for training tax team members through teamwork and leadership. Set goals and responsibilities. Furnish feedback during the tax compliance process and foster openness to communicate.
• Strive towards learning client accounting/tax systems and processes.
• Gaining knowledge of the client’s business and staying current on industry and related tax matters and ability to present information to entire tax team, as well as, propose enhancements to client's future tax planning.
• Demonstrating professionalism and developing collaborative skills in dealings with internal and external clients.
• Use of technology to enhance and streamline the tax preparation and reporting process.
• Assisting in development of potential opportunities and contacts for Real Estate Solutions. Assist in proposal process.
• Continuation of your educational and career growth through self-study, CPA exam preparation and internal/external CPE courses.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-graduate work experience
• Education in compliance with CPA exam requirements
• Experience in real estate and partnership taxation
• This role may require travel to clients and FTI offices
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Public Accounting is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and accounting or audit knowledge
• Requisite education and working toward CPA certification
• Knowledge of Excel, MS-Word; familiarity with tax preparation software (GO System preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

#LI-AH1 #LI-Hybrid

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:

• Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
• Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Potential for flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.
• Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
• Employee wellness platform
• Employee recognition programs
• Paid time off for volunteering in your community
• Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
• Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
• Professional development and certification programs
• Free in-office snacks and drinks
• Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
• FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
• Upscale offices close to public transportation

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation Disclosure: Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Op Level 2 - Senior Consultant
• Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt

Compensation

About the company

FTI Consulting is a business advisory firm headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.

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