Tax Leader - Real Estate

Forvis Mazars US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 139,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Chicago is seeking a Tax Leader to manage tax advisory services and compliance for a diverse client base in real estate and construction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public accounting tax and a CPA license. You will lead a team, develop client relationships, and contribute to internal learning initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, tailored to the experience and skill set of the candidate.

Benefits

401(K)

Bonuses

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 11 years or more of relevant progressive experience in public accounting tax.
• CPA license required.

Responsibilities

• Managing tax advisory services and compliance for various entities.
• Developing and managing client relationships.
• Coaching professional tax staff.

Skills

Client Service

Team Building

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in Taxation

Job description

Description & Requirements

As a Tax Leader, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop a team while providing ultra-responsive customer service to our clients. If you have experience with managing tax advisory services, tax compliance, and tax provision to a diversified client base in construction & real estate, this is the position for you!

How you will contribute:

• Managing tax advisory services, tax compliance, and tax provision to pass-through and C-corporation entities with an emphasis on real estate, REITS, real estate funds, and construction.
• Helping to develop, build, and manage client relationships
• Representing Forvis Mazars in the professional and business community
• Participating in the proposal process for prospective clients
• Contributing to Forvis Mazars-sponsored technical guidance for internal and external publication and internal learning and development.
• Assisting with managing, developing, and coaching professional tax staff

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• Experience managing multiple client engagements
• A strong sense of ownership for delivering ultra-responsive Client Service
• Excellent supervisory, team-building, and time-management skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• 11 years or more of relevant progressive experience in public accounting tax including technical tax consulting and research
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• CPA license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Taxation or Law degree

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Illinois Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

IL Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 139500

IL Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 290000