Tax Director - Real Estate - Flowthrough

BPM LLP; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Well-being resources

Balance & flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BPM LLP in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Tax Director to lead the Flowthrough Real Estate practice and guide sophisticated real estate investors. You will advise on partnerships, maximize tax efficiencies, and help BPM expand its client base while mentoring upcoming leaders.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll oversee engagements, deliver strategic tax solutions, and drive client success with a focus on growth and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience with flow-through taxation and real estate taxation.
• CPA or EA license required.
• Bachelor's degree; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax compliance and consulting to flow-through clients in Real-Estate, Crypto Currency, Venture Capital, Private Equity and/or Wine Industry.
• Manage multiple engagements and deliver high-quality work on time.
• Develop innovative tax planning ideas that meet client needs.
• Oversee complex tax research projects for diverse clients.
• Develop recommendations and implementation plans for clients and team members.
• Mentor and develop tax seniors and associates through coaching and reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Proactive problem solving

Strong communication

Leadership & mentoring

Education

BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA or EA licensed

Job description

BPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation.

As a Tax Director on BPM's Flowthrough practice with Real Estate expertise, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of some of the most sophisticated real estate investors, developers and family-owned enterprises in the market. More than a technical tax leader, you will serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate complex partnership structures, maximize tax efficiencies, and make strategic business decisions that drive long-term growth.

You’ll lead complex engagements, mentor and develop future leaders, and help expand BPM's growing Real Estate practice while building meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues.

What you get:

• Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility

• Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) that…
• Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself
• Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University

Who is successful at BPM:

• Caring people who put others first
• Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
• Authentic Individuals with a diverse point of view
• Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
• Resilient people who rise to the occasion

Responsibilities:

• Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of flow-through clients in the Real-Estate, Crypto Currency, Venture Capital, Private Equity and/or Wine Industry.
• Manage multiple engagements and deliver high-quality products timely and efficiently.
• Deliver and Develop innovative financial planning ideas that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Oversee complex tax research projects for a variety of clients and diverse industries.
• Develop recommendations and implementation plans for clients and team members.
• Develop and motivate tax seniors and associates by reviewing their work and provide counseling, leadership and career guidance.

Requirements:

• 6+ years experience in public accounting in Tax.
• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (Master degree preferred).
• Licensed CPA or EA certified
• Extensive experience with flow-through taxation.
• Experience specializes in real estate taxation

• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates proactive thinking and a strong desire to learn.
• Extensive experience in researching tax issues and exposure to a variety of flow-through tax issues.

$172,000 - $227,000 a year

The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position. Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications.

At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.

BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Please note - this posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of BPM and will not be acknowledged or returned.

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