Tax Manager Real Estate & Partnerships (CPA)

The Michelson Organization; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michelson Organization, a private real estate investment and management company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, seeks an experienced Tax Manager to oversee reporting and compliance for a large portfolio of entities.

You will coordinate with external CPA firms, supervise internal accountants preparing schedules, and ensure timely, accurate filings across real estate partnerships, LLCs, and corporations.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and bachelor's in accounting or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or tax experience, with supervisory duties.
• Strong knowledge of partnership and pass-through entity taxation.
• Experience overseeing tax compliance and coordinating with external tax professionals.
• Experience managing multi-entity accounting and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance for 100+ legal entities and coordinate with external CPA firms.
• Supervise accounting staff responsible for tax schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation and ensure deadlines.
• Oversee tax reporting for real estate partnerships, LLCs, REITs, and corporations; review book-to-tax adjustments and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate responses to tax notices and ensure timely filings and compliance inquiries.
• Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and provide updates to management on progress.

Skills

CPA

Leadership

Tax knowledge

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi or similar real estate accounting software

Job description

About The Michelson Organization

The Michelson Organization represents a privately held real estate investment and management company with a 100-year history of success. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, we specialize in the acquisition, management, and operation of multifamily and commercial real estate properties nationwide.

We seek an experienced, highly organized Tax Manager to oversee reporting and compliance for our $1.5B portfolio of real estate and related business entities.

Position Overview

The Tax Manager will oversee and coordinate the reporting process for more than 100 legal entities, including real estate partnerships, LLCs, corporations, and related businesses.

While an external CPA firm prepares the tax returns, the Tax Manager manages the internal process, supervising accountants preparing financial information and Prepared by Client (PBC) schedules, reviewing completed tax returns, and collaborating closely with outside tax professionals to ensure accurate, compliant and timely filings.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting and tax knowledge with excellent organizational, leadership, and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & External CPA Coordination

• Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance for 100+ legal entities.
• Serve as primary liaison with external CPA firms Return preparation, review, and filing.
• Manage preparation of PBC packages and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate the resolution of tax-related questions.
• Oversee Schedule K-1 reporting and timely distribution to partners.
• Monitor tax deadlines, extensions, estimated payments, and compliance requirements.

Accounting Team Leadership

• Supervise accounting staff responsible for tax schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Establish deadlines, review work for accuracy, and ensure timely completion.
• Train staff and implement standardized procedures to improve efficiency.

Multi-Entity Accounting & Tax Reporting

• Oversee tax-related reporting for real estate partnerships, LLCs, REITS and corporations.
• Review book-to-tax adjustments, depreciation schedules, capital accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate tax reporting for acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, and ownership changes.
• Work with external advisors on tax implications of significant transactions.

Process Improvement & Financial Oversight

• Streamline tax preparation processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Coordinate responses to tax notices and compliance inquiries.
• Provide management with updates on tax reporting progress and deadlines.
• Support special accounting and financial projects as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or tax experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Interest in learning new skills.
• Strong knowledge of partnership and pass-through entity taxation.
• Experience overseeing tax compliance, reviewing tax returns, and coordinating with external tax professionals.
• Experience managing accounting and reporting requirements for multiple legal entities.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise accountants and manage complex projects with competing deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in multifamily or commercial real estate accounting and taxation.
• Background in public accounting, particularly with real estate partnerships or investment funds.
• Familiarity with Schedule K-1 reporting, partner capital accounts, and real estate depreciation.
• Experience managing tax reporting for a large portfolio of entities.
• Knowledge of Yardi or similar real estate accounting software.

Why Join Michelson?

At The Michelson Organization, you'll join an established, financially strong company with a collaborative work environment and a long history of success.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a complex, multi-entity tax reporting process, lead and develop accounting staff, and work closely with senior management and external tax advisors.

We are looking for a proactive professional who enjoys managing complex processes, improving efficiencies, and ensuring accuracy across a large portfolio of businesses.

The Michelson Organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.