Tax Manager

Brewer Morris; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Brewer Morris is seeking a Tax Manager to help build a new private capital tax function. The role entails managing federal to international tax compliance for complex entities and coordinating with external advisors.

The position offers exposure to real estate investments, joint ventures, and institutional capital relationships in a high‑visibility setting. You will work closely with Finance, Legal, and Treasury on tax planning, reporting, and governance, while driving improvements in efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, legal, real estate, private equity, asset management, or corporate tax environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of partnership taxation and U.S. corporate tax concepts.
• Experience supporting complex investment structures, joint ventures, partnerships, or real estate-related entities.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex tax matters to both tax and non-tax professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal, state, local, and international tax compliance for partnerships and corporate entities.
• Coordinate with outside advisors and internal stakeholders for tax return preparation and filing.
• Oversee investor tax reporting, including allocations, tax basis, and distributions.
• Monitor partnership tax matters including Section 704(b) and 743(b) allocations and basis adjustments.
• Support tax planning and structuring initiatives related to acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, and other transactions.
• Assist with transaction due diligence and assess tax implications across investment lifecycles.
• Participate in REIT compliance activities including asset and income testing.
• Review tax provisions, estimated tax calculations, withholding obligations, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Treasury, and Accounting on entity structuring and governance.
• Support investor-facing tax matters for institutional and international investors.
• Stay informed of regulatory developments and assess impact on structures and transactions.
• Drive process improvements to enhance tax reporting, compliance, and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Tax technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

Job description

Full relocation to Dallas available (on-site 3 days/ week)

Our client created a Tax Manager opening to help build out a new function for their Private Capital tax function. This individual will play a critical role supporting complex partnership structures, real estate investments, joint ventures, and institutional capital relationships. The position offers significant exposure to tax compliance, investor reporting, transaction support, and tax planning initiatives while partnering closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, and external advisors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to expand their experience within a sophisticated investment platform, gain exposure to complex transactions, and work directly with business leaders on strategic initiatives impacting the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage federal, state, local, and international tax compliance processes for a variety of partnership and corporate entities.
• Coordinate with outside advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate tax return preparation and filing.
• Oversee investor tax reporting, including taxable income allocations, tax basis tracking, capital account maintenance, and distribution reporting.
• Monitor partnership tax matters, including Section 704(b), Section 743(b), and other complex allocation and basis adjustment considerations.
• Support tax planning and structuring initiatives related to acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalizations, restructurings, and other strategic transactions.
• Assist with transaction due diligence and evaluate the tax implications of investment activity throughout the lifecycle of the investment.
• Participate in REIT compliance activities, including asset testing, income testing, distribution analysis, and ongoing monitoring of operational activities.
• Review tax provisions, estimated tax calculations, withholding obligations, and other reporting requirements.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Treasury, and Accounting teams on entity structuring, tax elections, governance matters, and implementation of business initiatives.
• Support investor-facing tax matters involving institutional, tax-exempt, domestic, and international investors.
• Stay informed of legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on existing structures and future transactions.
• Drive process improvements and help enhance tax reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive tax experience within public accounting, legal, real estate, private equity, asset management, or corporate tax environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of partnership taxation and U.S. corporate tax concepts.
• Experience supporting complex investment structures, joint ventures, partnerships, or real estate-related entities.
• Understanding of REIT concepts and compliance requirements preferred.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex tax matters to both tax and non-tax professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, JD, MST, or other advanced tax credential.
• Big Four public accounting experience.
• Experience supporting institutional investors, investment funds, or alternative investment structures.
• Exposure to tax reporting for foreign and tax-exempt investors.
• Experience supporting significant transactional activity, including acquisitions and restructurings.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Highly visible role supporting a growing private capital platform.
• Exposure to complex partnership, investor, and transaction tax matters.
• Collaborative environment with significant interaction across Finance, Legal, Treasury, and executive leadership.
• Strong long-term growth potential within a sophisticated tax organization.
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, and hybrid work flexibility.

Full relocation to Dallas available (on-site 3 days/ week)