Tax Supervisor - Tangible Property & Cost Segregation

RSM US LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 86,500 - 164,500; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP seeks a Tax Supervisor in the Tangible Property Services group to analyze fixed assets and depreciation, oversee associates, and deliver high‑quality engagements for tax consulting clients. You will supervise cost segregation studies, depreciation method reviews, and asset management, with travel to client sites as required.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and at least four years of experience in construction-related accounting, cost estimating, or depreciation, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, accounting, or business management from an accredited university
• Minimum four years of related experience in construction engineering or management, construction cost estimating, cost segregation, or capital assets accounting and depreciation
• Experience interpreting construction drawings
• Knowledge of building systems, construction techniques, construction documentation, and cost estimating techniques
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with professional interactions
• Effective project management skills with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable working in an office and client-site environment
• Reliable onsite presence during core business hours and travel to client sites
• Flexibility to work extended and non-standard hours during peak periods

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed analyses of building construction project costs and acquired properties (cost segregation studies)
• Perform quantity takeoffs from blueprints, construction cost estimating, review construction invoices and cost documentation, inspect client facilities, prepare engagement documentation, and draft reports
• Review clients' capital maintenance, repair, and improvement expenditures for proper tax accounting and depreciation
• Review historical fixed asset depreciation schedules, develop import files, reconcile data between book and tax, maintain Excel roll-forward schedules
• Train and develop TPStax associates and senior associates, providing support for engagements
• Research and understand tax technical issues to apply guidance to tangible property matters
• Frequent travel and direct client contact 10% to 20% of the time

Skills

Project management

Client service

Strong communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RSM US LLP seeks a Tax Supervisor in the Tangible Property Services group to analyze fixed assets and depreciation, oversee associates, and deliver high‑quality engagements for tax consulting clients. You will supervise cost segregation studies, depreciation method reviews, and asset management, with travel to client sites as required.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and at least four years of experience in construction-related accounting, cost estimating, or depreciation, plus