Tax Manager - Real Estate

Talnt; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt in Miami seeks a Tax Manager to advise real estate clients on compliance and planning, while building strong client relationships and guiding a team of tax professionals.

The role emphasizes balancing technical tax expertise with client-facing work, with opportunities to shape the growth of the tax practice and lead multi-disciplinary engagements.

Qualifications

• CPA license required; 6–8 years of public accounting experience with real estate tax.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns for individuals and business entities.
• Strong leadership and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex tax returns for real estate clients.
• Provide planning, consulting, and compliance support for real estate clients.
• Research and resolve federal, state, and local tax issues; communicate guidance to clients and teams.
• Serve as primary contact for client relationships; maintain high client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Staff development

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Master of Science in Taxation (MST)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax software

Paperless accounting systems

Job description

Ready to take ownership of complex real estate tax work while growing as a leader? As a Tax Manager, you'll advise real estate clients on compliance and planning, build lasting client relationships, and guide a team of tax professionals. This is an opportunity to pair your technical expertise with meaningful client-facing work and help shape the growth of the tax practice. The role is based in Miami, Florida, with an annual salary range of $150,000 to $170,000.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and review complex individual, partnership, corporation, S corporation, trust, and other business tax returns for real estate clients.
• Help real estate clients navigate complex tax decisions through thoughtful planning, consulting, and compliance support.
• Research and resolve complex federal, state, and local tax issues, and communicate technical guidance to clients and internal teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client relationships, delivering proactive advisory services and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
• Coordinate and manage engagement planning, budgeting, scheduling, and project execution to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Communicate with federal and state taxing authorities regarding audits, notices, and tax-related inquiries.
• Coach and develop tax professionals, sharing your technical expertise and helping them grow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support complex client engagements and provide integrated tax solutions.
• Identify business development opportunities, strengthen existing client relationships, and support growth initiatives within the tax practice.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving tax legislation, regulatory changes, and real estate industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• 6 to 8 years of recent public accounting experience, including substantial real estate tax compliance and consulting work.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws affecting real estate entities and investors.
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns for individuals and business entities.
• Proven expertise in tax research, tax planning, and resolving complex tax matters.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Strong leadership, project management, and staff development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Proficiency with tax software, Microsoft Office applications, and paperless accounting environments.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Taxation (MST) or related advanced degree.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional client-facing and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and keep engagements moving forward.
• Experience supporting business development initiatives and expanding client relationships.