Senior Tax Manager

Premier Financial Search; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Financial Search is seeking an experienced Tax Senior Manager with a strong real estate tax background to join our boutique advisory practice serving HNW individuals, real estate professionals, and entrepreneurs.

You will lead complex engagements, mentor junior staff, and act as a strategic advisor to clients, delivering proactive planning and innovative tax solutions in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• CPA license is required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in public accounting or advisory.
• Deep expertise in real estate taxation, including partnerships and pass-through entities.
• Experience leading client engagements and managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state tax regulations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain senior-level client relationships.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with modern tax technologies and cloud-based systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex tax compliance and consulting engagements with real estate clients.
• Provide proactive tax planning and structuring guidance to optimize outcomes.
• Review and manage federal, state, and local tax filings, ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Drive client relationships by delivering high-quality service and expanding advisory opportunities.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff and managers.
• Stay current on evolving tax laws and real estate industry trends.
• Partner with leadership to improve processes and leverage technology.

Skills

Real estate tax

Engagement management

Client relationship building

Tax planning

Mentoring staff

Communication skills

Education

CPA

Tools

Cloud-based tax technologies

Job description

A growing boutique tax and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Tax Senior Manager with strong real estate tax expertise to join its team. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and real estate professionals, delivering personalized tax and advisory solutions through a modern, technology-driven approach.

This role is ideal for a client-focused tax leader who enjoys managing complex engagements, building trusted relationships, and mentoring team members in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee complex tax compliance and consulting engagements with a primary focus on real estate clients, including partnerships, multi-entity structures, and high-net-worth individuals
• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, providing proactive tax planning and structuring guidance to optimize outcomes
• Review and manage federal, state, and local tax filings, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to deadlines
• Drive client relationships by delivering high-quality service and identifying opportunities for additional advisory support
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff and managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Stay current on evolving tax laws and industry trends, particularly within the real estate sector, and apply insights to client engagements
• Partner with leadership to improve processes, leverage technology, and enhance overall service delivery

Qualifications:

• CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive experience in public accounting or a related advisory environment
• Deep expertise in real estate taxation, including partnerships, pass-through entities, and complex ownership structures
• Demonstrated experience managing client engagements and leading teams
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state tax regulations
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships at a senior level
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with modern tax technologies and cloud-based systems is a plus

About Us

Premier Financial Search is recognized for consistently connecting highly qualified candidates with leading firms. We specialize in placing Accounting and Financial professionals within CPA and Business Management firms. We work with national, regional, and local firms, as well as innovative entrepreneurial companies, across California, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Washington, and beyond. This includes major markets, which include Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Austin, and Dallas.