Senior Tax Manager

Aprio Talent Advisory; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aprio Talent Advisory is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to lead the Real Estate tax practice in the Portland area. This hybrid role blends technical leadership with client service and business development in a growing national CPA and advisory firm.

You'll oversee complex real estate partnerships, guide a team of about 20 professionals, and act as the main technical resource for real estate tax planning and compliance. Portland/Lake Oswego focus with growth toward Director.

Qualifications

• Requires CPA or equivalent credential.
• 10+ years of federal tax experience with real estate focus.
• Deep knowledge of real estate funds and allocations.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning, compliance, and consulting for real estate clients.
• Manage complex partnership matters and structures.
• Mentor managers and staff; develop talent.
• Represent the firm in industry events and client development.

Skills

Real estate tax

Partnership taxation

Public accounting

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Taxation

Job description

Tax Senior Manager, Real Estate | Portland / Lake Oswego, OR (Hybrid)

A growing national CPA and advisory firm is looking for a Real Estate Tax Senior Manager to take on a highly visible leadership role in its Pacific Northwest practice. This is a confidential search.

Why this role stands out

• You’ll be the senior technical resource for complex real estate partnerships, taking on work that currently sits at the partner level
• You’ll lead and develop a team of about 20 professionals, including direct reports
• You’ll represent the firm in the regional real estate community and help grow the practice
• There’s a clear path toward Director for the right person
• The office has a collaborative culture, visible leadership, and a flexible hybrid schedule (3 days in office or at client sites, 2 remote)

What you’ll do

• Serve as the main point of contact for real estate clients on tax planning, compliance, and consulting
• Handle complex partnership matters, including step-ups and step-downs, partner buy-ins and buyouts, waterfalls, partnership agreements, and business interest limitations
• Advise on 1031 exchanges, cost segregation, depreciation planning, passive activity rules, and SALT and property tax
• Mentor and develop managers and staff
• Attend industry and association events and build client relationships

What you bring

• CPA or other relevant credential
• 10+ years of federal tax experience in public accounting, with a focus on real estate
• Deep knowledge of partnership taxation, real estate funds, tiered structures, and complex allocations
• Senior Manager-level experience (strong Managers at firms without a Senior Manager title will be considered)
• A personable, client-facing style and an interest in business development
• Openness to AI tools and new technology
• Bachelor’s in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation preferred
• Based in or within reach of the Portland area