Tax Manager - Real Estate

W3Global; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Senior Tax Manager focused on real estate to lead complex engagements, plan and prepare returns, and ensure compliance for a high-net-worth client portfolio.

You will mentor junior staff, develop tax strategies, stay current with federal, state, and local changes, and contribute to business development in a hybrid, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Strong real estate tax advisory and planning for high-net-worth individuals and family offices.
• Proficiency in tax compliance and preparation for complex returns (individuals & real estate partnerships).
• Ability to interpret current tax regulations and provide practical advisory guidance.
• Leadership experience supervising staff and managing client engagements.
• Excellent communication to explain tax concepts to clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex tax engagements for a real estate-focused client portfolio.
• Plan, review tax returns, research tax law, and identify tax-saving opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff and manage client relationships and engagements.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local tax changes and apply to advisory work.
• Support business development initiatives and engagement planning.

Skills

Real estate tax advisory

Tax compliance & prep

Analytical and problem solving

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license or equivalent

Advanced degree in Taxation (a plus)

Job description

Tax Manager- Real Estate

Location: Carlsbad, CA (Hybrid-WFH Flexible)

Position: Full time

About The Job

Company Description We are seeking for a specialized tax advisory firm dedicated to providing comprehensive tax planning, compliance, and consulting services to high-net worth individuals and real estate focused family offices. The firm focuses on delivering high-quality, personalized guidance that helps clients navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their tax outcomes. Team members collaborate closely with clients to provide practical solutions grounded in current tax law and best practices. The organization values integrity, professionalism, and continuous learning to support both client success and employee growth.

Role Description

The Senior Tax Manager is a full-time, work-from-home role. This position leads and oversees complex tax engagements, including tax planning, preparation, and compliance for a real estate focused portfolio of clients. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing tax returns, researching and interpreting tax law, identifying tax-saving opportunities, and ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements. The Senior Tax Manager will supervise and mentor junior team members, manage client relationships, participate in engagement planning, and support business development initiatives. The role also involves staying current with federal, state, and local tax changes and applying this knowledge to client advisory work.

Qualifications

• Strong real estate tax advisory and planning skills, including tax planning and general tax strategy for high-net worth individuals and large family offices.


• Proficiency in tax compliance and tax preparation, with experience managing complex individual and real estate partnership tax returns.


• Solid understanding of real estate tax law and the ability to research and interpret current regulations and guidance (Sec. 1031 exchanges, TIC structuring, Sec. 704(b)/(c) allocations, Sec. 754 step-up in basis calculations, capital account maintenance, special allocations).


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or equivalent professional certification preferred.


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree in Taxation is a plus.


• Several years of progressive tax experience, including prior leadership or manager-level responsibilities.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.


• Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax concepts to clients and team members.


• Experience supervising staff, managing workloads, and meeting deadlines in a public accounting or tax advisory environment.


• High level of professionalism, ethical judgment, and commitment to client service.

Requirements added by the job poster

• Bachelor's Degree


• 3+ years of experience in Management


• 6+ years of Real Estate experience