Senior Real Estate Tax Manager

Baker Tilly; New York (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a senior real estate tax professional to manage and review complex tax engagements for real estate clients, including partnerships, 704/1031 considerations, and cost segregation.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee partnership returns (Forms 1065, K-1s), and advise on structuring, acquisitions, and disposition strategies while maintaining strong client relationships in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting with focus on real estate.
• Deep knowledge of real estate tax concepts, partnership taxation, and related regulations.
• Experience managing multiple engagements and leading teams.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client-service abilities.
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review federal, state, and local tax compliance for real estate clients, including partnerships, corporations, LLCs, and REITs.
• Lead complex real estate tax engagements covering partnership allocations, 704(b) and 704(c), 754 elections, opportunity zones, like-kind exchanges (1031), and cost segregation considerations.
• Oversee and review partnership tax returns (Forms 1065), K-1s, and related supporting schedules.
• Identify and research complex tax issues; prepare technical memoranda and provide recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Advise clients on tax planning opportunities, entity structuring, acquisition/disposition strategies, and real estate-specific tax implications.
• Manage engagement budgeting, scheduling, and workflow to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Mentor, train, and supervise junior team members, and provide performance feedback and support career development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a senior real estate tax professional to manage and review complex tax engagements for real estate clients, including partnerships, 704/1031 considerations, and cost segregation.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee partnership returns (Forms 1065, K-1s), and advise on structuring, acquisitions, and disposition strategies while maintaining strong client relationships in a collaborative environment.