Tax Manager - Affordable Housing

EisnerAmper; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Ability to work from home

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

EisnerAmper is looking for a Tax Manager to join our Affordable Housing Tax practice in Columbus, Georgia. The position involves managing tax projects, building client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with tax laws. This is a unique opportunity to work with a fast-growing firm known for its innovation and team-oriented culture.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a CPA or Enrolled Agent Certification, and at least four years of relevant experience. Experience with Affordable Housing clients is preferred, along with knowledge of tax software.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of recent tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting.
• CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent Certification is required.
• Experience working with Affordable Housing clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run client engagements from start to finish, managing tax projects on time and budget.
• Build impactful relationships with new and existing clients.
• Stay updated on tax laws and ensure compliance.
• Mentor and coach junior team members.

Skills

Tax compliance

Client engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent

Master's Degree in Taxation or relevant field

Tools

GoSystems

CCH Axcess tax software

Job description

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you'll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

EisnerAmper is seeking a Tax Manager in our Affordable Housing Tax practice. Our Affordable Housing Tax practice serves a wide range of clients with specific needs including real estate private equity funds, public and private REITs, as well as privately owned Real Estate held by family offices or joint ventures. This open position offers the opportunity to join a high-performing, high-growth team while working with complex clients in the Affordable Housing industry. We are seeking someone who thrives in a growing environment and provides clients with exceptional services.

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper

• You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry.
• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance.
• You will join a culture that has received multiple top "Places to Work" awards.
• We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions.
• We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation.
• Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a firm, find inspiration to do our best work.

What Work You Will Be Responsible For

• Running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects on time, within budget, and up to management standards.
• Building impactful relationships with new and existing clients and maintaining relationships with firm leadership.
• Taking responsibility for accurate time and billing for self and team.
• Developing a working knowledge of the client's business, taking responsibility for completing assigned tasks, and meeting client deadlines.
• Actively soliciting new client relationships and participating in client or potential client seminars to expand networking opportunities.
• Staying updated on changes in tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards, and proactively applying new knowledge to client engagements.
• Collaborating with other tax professionals within the firm to coordinate efforts, share knowledge, and ensure efficient and effective delivery of tax services.
• Holding self and direct reports responsible for achieving developmental goals.
• Mentoring and coaching junior team members.
• Participating in training programs and professional development activities to enhance technical knowledge and develop industry-specific expertise.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field.
• 4+ years of recent tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or IRS Enrolled Agent Certification.
• Experience working with Affordable Housing clients.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Taxation or relevant field.
• Experience using GoSystems or CCH Axcess tax software.
• LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) knowledge and experience.

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

About Our Tax Team

As the largest service line within the firm, EisnerAmper's Tax Group does not only provide trusted and innovative tax solutions to its clients, but it creates new opportunities for employees to grow, both personally and professionally. With a range of specialties based on location and industry, employees have the flexibility to focus on the work they want to do and the autonomy to shape their careers in a fulfilling way.

A hybrid between a general tax practice and a hyper-specialized firm, our culture is based on collaboration, innovation, and transparency. For us, success is defined by working together, sometimes across specialties, to provide the best tax solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.

Tax regulations and procedures are always changing, and so are we. All EisnerAmper tax employees are empowered to challenge the status quo by thinking outside the box and bringing new ideas to the table. Because when we can identify creative ways to reduce filing turnarounds or streamline compliance work, we're able to spend more time conducting impactful business advisory services for our clients.

About EisnerAmper

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not‑for‑profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.

Preferred Location: Birmingham

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