Tax Senior Manager (Real Estate)

Abacus Group (United States); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Group seeks a Tax Senior Manager for its Manhattan, NY office to lead tax consulting and compliance for real estate clients within a hybrid work model. You will review tax returns, provide strategic guidance, manage client relationships, and mentor staff.

A strong background in federal/state tax law, research skills, and CPA preferred are required; 10+ years in public accounting with real estate experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in tax or accounting.
• 10+ years of tax consulting/compliance experience in public accounting.
• 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Experience working with real estate clients.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, fostering strong working relationships and clear communication channels.
• Conduct final-level review of tax returns, supporting documentation, and technical matters within a specialized portfolio.
• Address inquiries from clients and taxing authorities while delivering strategic tax guidance.
• Design forward-looking tax planning strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Interpret estate planning instruments, including wills and trust agreements, to determine tax implications.
• Assess client-provided financial data to optimize tax positions and reporting outcomes.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments to ensure advice reflects current tax law.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements.
• Lead staff development efforts by supervising, mentoring, and reviewing team members’ work.
• Oversee multiple concurrent engagements and keep senior leadership informed of progress and emerging issues

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Client relationship mgmt

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Tax or Accounting

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, fostering strong working relationships and clear communication channels
• Conduct final-level review of tax returns, supporting documentation, and technical matters within a specialized portfolio
• Address inquiries from clients and taxing authorities while delivering strategic tax guidance
• Design forward-looking tax planning strategies aligned with client objectives
• Interpret estate planning instruments, including wills and trust agreements, to determine tax implications
• Assess client-provided financial data to optimize tax positions and reporting outcomes
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments to ensure advice reflects current tax law
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements
• Lead staff development efforts by supervising, mentoring, and reviewing team members’ work
• Oversee multiple concurrent engagements and keep senior leadership informed of progress and emerging issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in tax or accounting
• 10+ years of tax consulting/compliance experience in public accounting
• 2+ years in a managerial role
• Experience working with real estate clients
• Solid understanding of federal and state tax laws and regulations
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to fully manage client relationships
• Ability to work independently but also work well with others
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• CPA preferred

Job ID #47819

Tagged as: Hybrid Remote/Office