Tax Manager, Real Estate

Abacus Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Group client, a public accounting firm, seeks a Tax Manager, Real Estate to join their Manhattan, NY office. The role focuses on managing federal, state, and local tax compliance for real estate clients and leading complex engagements.

You will oversee partnership tax returns, advise on structuring and planning, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong client relationships. Hybrid work arrangement in NYC is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of tax experience in public accounting.
• Real estate tax knowledge including partnerships and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review tax compliance for real estate clients (federal, state, local).
• Lead complex real estate tax engagements (704(b), 704(c), 754 elections, 1031, cost segregation).
• Oversee partnership tax returns (Forms 1065) and K-1s.
• Research complex tax issues; prepare memoranda and provide recommendations.
• Advise on tax planning, entity structuring, acquisitions/dispositions, and real-estate tax implications.
• Manage engagement budgeting, scheduling, and workflow for timely delivery.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff; support career development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as trusted advisor.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Our client is a public accounting firm. They seek a Tax Manager, Real Estate to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review federal, state, and local tax compliance for real estate clients, including partnerships, corporations, LLCs, and REITs
• Lead complex real estate tax engagements covering partnership allocations, 704(b) and 704(c), 754 elections, opportunity zones, like-kind exchanges (1031), and cost segregation considerations
• Oversee and review partnership tax returns (Forms 1065), K-1s, and related supporting schedules
• Identify and research complex tax issues; prepare technical memoranda and provide recommendations to clients and internal teams
• Advise clients on tax planning opportunities, entity structuring, acquisition/disposition strategies, and real-estate-specific tax implications
• Manage engagement budgeting, scheduling, and workflow to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work
• Mentor, train, and supervise junior team members, and provide performance feedback and support career development
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 5+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting
• Real estate industry required
• Knowledge of real estate tax concepts, partnership taxation, and related regulations
• Experience managing multiple engagements and leading teams
• Excellent communication skills
• CPA preferred

Job ID #47712

Tagged as: Hybrid Remote/Office