Tax Manager - Real Estate

Wipfli Advisory LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli Advisory LLC in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a senior tax professional to lead complex real estate tax engagements and advise clients on tax strategies and industry trends.

The role requires a CPA or JD/LLM and at least 5 years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting, with proven leadership and client-relations skills. Strong knowledge of real estate and partnership taxation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA or JD/LLM required.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting.
• Expertise in real estate and partnership taxation.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build lasting client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex real estate tax compliance and consulting engagements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing proactive guidance on tax strategies and industry trends.
• Oversee and review tax returns, depreciation schedules, and
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities and participating in networking and industry events.
• Utilize tax technology tools to enhance efficiency and client service.

Skills

Real estate tax

Client advisory

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or JD/LLM

Job description

Overview

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex real estate tax compliance and consulting engagements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing proactive guidance on tax strategies and industry trends.
• Oversee and review tax returns, depreciation schedules, and
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities and participating in networking and industry events.
• Utilize tax technology tools to enhance efficiency and client service.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA or JD/LLM required.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting.
• Expertise in real estate and partnership taxation.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build lasting client relationships.

Additional Details

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [e-mail]

“Wipfli\" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Offers of employment by “Wipfli\" are made by and through Wipfli Advisory LLC.