Tax Manager, Real Estate Services Group

RubinBrown LLP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Tax Partner/Manager for its Real Estate Tax Team in St. Louis. The successful candidate will supervise tax work for multiple clients and must possess a minimum of five years of experience in pass-through taxation. A CPA or equivalent certification is required, along with strong analytical and leadership skills. The role includes managing client relationships and ensuring compliance with tax regulations, offering a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of pass-through taxation and compliance experience.
• Strong technical skills to utilize technology effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise real estate tax work for multiple clients.
• Research current tax compliance and consulting issues.
• Drive workflow with clients and team members.
• Identify process and performance improvement opportunities
• Assume responsibilities for project management of various client groups, including regular communication with clients and contacts related to tax compliance and consulting
• Drive workflow with clients and team members
• Research current tax compliance and consulting issues
• Work closely with and directly communicate with other real estate team members, in addition to client personnel

Skills

Pass-through taxation and compliance

Analytical ability

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related degree

CPA or other related certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Location

St. Louis, MO
St. Louis Office
7676 Forsyth Blvd
Suite 2100
St. Louis, MO 63105, USA

RubinBrown is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value. RubinBrown has revenue of approximately $240 million with 1000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, and St. Louis.

Overview

RubinBrown’s Real Estate Group is a nationally recognized leader in providing specialized audit, tax and consulting services across the country in the affordable housing, low-income housing, historic rehabilitation, New Markets and Renewable Energy credit segments as well as Opportunity Zones.

As a member of the RubinBrown’s Real Estate Tax Team, the successful candidate will work directly with the tax staff accountants, other managers and partners of the firm’s Real Estate Services Group. The successful candidate will use his or her foundation in pass-through accounting and taxation, along with specialized skills related to tax compliance and consulting regulations. The Real Estate Tax Team has a specific focus on issues related to tax credit and tax incentive properties, including low-income housing, historic rehabilitation, New Markets and Renewable Energy credits as well as Opportunity Zones.

A background in all or any of these topics is welcomed but not required. Tax Partners and Managers must provide outstanding consulting, compliance and project management services to our real estate clients. Tax Partners and Managers must be aware of the professionalism necessary for not only effectively and efficiently addressing client needs but also with working with others and on teams.

Major Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, review and complete real estate tax work/tax returns for multiple clients in accordance with RubinBrown Client Service Standards
• Utilize his or her extensive foundation of knowledge related to pass-through taxation and regulations and, as applicable, tax credit real estate properties including tax compliance and consulting
• Participate in and/or create practice development opportunities
• Identify process and performance improvement opportunities
• Assume responsibilities for project management of various client groups, including regular communication with clients and contacts related to tax compliance and consulting
• Drive workflow with clients and team members
• Research current tax compliance and consulting issues
• Work closely with and directly communicate with other real estate team members, in addition to client personnel

Preferred Experience/Background/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related degree and CPA or other related certification (required)
• Strong technical skills including the ability to effectively utilize technology and the commitment to learning in the technology environment
• A minimum of 5 years of pass-through taxation and compliance experience, including supervision and review experience. Prior experience with pass-through entity tax credits is preferred but not required
• Excellent analytical and leadership ability
• Ability to work on a team and develop other individuals
• Ability to meet challenging client requirements and deadlines, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and research abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• The typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Ability to work extra hours as determined by the workload and client expectations.
• Travel for this position will be approximately 5% of the year.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout office.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 10-30 pounds.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, team members, etc.

One Firm

To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise. RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled

Education

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

Bachelors or better in Accounting Systems or related field.

Masters or better in Accounting or related field.

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