Senior Consultant, Fixed Assets & Cost Segregation

Ryan Companies Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

PTO

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Benefits day one

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility assistance

Sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

Ryan, LLC in Chicago seeks a Cost Segregation Senior Consultant to classify assets for accelerated depreciation and lower first-year tax burdens. The role emphasizes site visits, reconciling construction costs, and preparing cost segregation study reports.

Ideal candidates have cost segregation prep experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. This hybrid position requires in-office attendance 3 days/week and is open to multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• Cost Segregation preparation experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate or other degree.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create positive team member and client experiences.
• Respond to client inquiries and coordinate document requests.
• Perform site visits and travel as needed (up to 40-60%).
• Review construction or acquisition documents and property tax records.
• Prepare and review cost segregation study reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Estimating software

Construction costs software

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options
• Award-Winning Culture
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits
• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Fertility Assistance Program
• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join the growth of Ryan's Fixed Asset and Cost Segregation team as a Cost Segregation Senior Consultant (“Senior Consultant”). The Senior Consultant will help to properly classify a client's assets to accelerate depreciation resulting in a lower first-year tax burden. Experience in cost segregation, building construction, engineering or construction estimating is preferred. The ideal candidate will have analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with strong people skills. The successful candidate will be effective in performing site visits, reconciling construction costs, understand tax depreciation, perform quantity takeoffs, and estimate costs from drawings and physical structures. The Senior Consultant is responsible for creating positive team member experiences, which lead to excellent client service and drive revenue and profit for the Firm. Successful Ryan team members embrace and live Ryan’s values of Pursue Excellence, Wired to Win, Generosity Matters, Build Trust and Integrity Always and will embody and demonstrate accountability.

This position is a hybrid work environment and will require in-office attendance 3 days/week. Open to candidates who live in Atlanta, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Dallas, Cleveland, Indianapolis, or Charlotte. Ryan will provide office parking or transit costs depending on the city.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

• People: Create a positive team member and client experience.
• Client: Responds to client inquiries.
• Coordinates document requests and site visit scheduling.
• Travel and perform site visits with client and/or client representative.
• Value: Works effectively with clients on a national basis.
• Attends client meetings and property inspections.
• Understand construction project life cycle.
• Reviews client construction or acquisition documents and property tax records.
• Ability to perform engineering take-offs from construction plans including civil, architectural, structural, and MEP.
• Applies software knowledge to efficiently work with client data.
• Prepares and reviews cost segregation study reports.
• Assists with Estimates of Benefits as needed.
• Research tax issues.
• Interacts frequently with members of a team.
• Communicates effectively through written and verbal channels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Cost Segregation preparation experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate or other degree. Must have 3.0 GPA or higher. Relevant work experience preferred (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs) or Bachelor's degree and one to three years related to the construction industry, construction design or cost segregation related experience. Desire to perform in a high-energy team environment. Demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to learn and apply practical application to solve problems. Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient at Microsoft® Word and Excel. Intermediate knowledge of PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research is beneficial. Experience with estimating software and construction costs software is preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

Valid driver’s license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Standard indoor working environment. Ability to work with clients to safely access and review a variety of real estate types including industrial. Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer. Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm in person and via e-mail and telephone. Position requires regular interaction with clients and interface with external vendors in person and via e-mail and telephone.

Independent travel requirement

Up to 40-60% to conduct site visits.

Compensation

For Chicago-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $76,500 - $101,200. The Firm makes offers based on many factors, including qualifications and experience. Roles may be eligible for incentive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Notice to Canada Candidates – In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request. Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

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