VP of Tax

Alliance Resource Group; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Resource Group seeks a Vice President of Tax to lead the corporate tax function for a privately held real estate investment firm. This senior role advises shareholders on tax implications of acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and entity structuring.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with S-Corporations, pass-through taxation, and real estate taxes, with CPA preferred and experience managing outside advisors.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years progressive tax experience.
• Big 4 or national firm experience preferred.
• Deep expertise in S-Corp/pass-through and real estate taxation.
• Experience overseeing complex tax compliance and outside advisors.
• Strong executive presence, communication skills, and business judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax strategy and planning for a complex S-Corporation and related pass-through entities.
• Model shareholder-level tax implications of business and investment decisions.
• Advise on real estate transactions, including 1031 exchanges, depreciation strategies, and Opportunity Zone investments.
• Oversee outside tax advisors and the compliance process.
• Manage quarterly tax estimates, distributions, basis planning, and investor/shareholder reporting.
• Partner closely with the CFO, accounting, real estate, and executive leadership.
• Translate complex tax matters into clear recommendations for senior leadership and ownership.

Skills

Tax strategy

Executive communication

Shareholder reporting

Education

CPA certification

Job description

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We are partnering with a privately held real estate investment firm to hire a Vice President of Tax. This individual will lead the corporate tax function and serve as a key tax advisor to the company's shareholders. This is a highly strategic role focused on S-Corporation, pass-through, and real estate taxation. The VP of Tax will evaluate the shareholder-level tax implications of significant business decisions and provide proactive guidance around acquisitions, dispositions, financings, entity structuring, distributions, and other transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tax strategy and planning for a complex S-Corporation and related pass-through entities


• Model shareholder-level tax implications of business and investment decisions


• Advise on real estate transactions, including 1031 exchanges, depreciation strategies, and Opportunity Zone investments


• Oversee outside tax advisors and the compliance process


• Manage quarterly tax estimates, distributions, basis planning, and investor/shareholder reporting


• Partner closely with the CFO, accounting, real estate, and executive leadership


• Translate complex tax matters into clear recommendations for senior leadership and ownership

Ideal Background

• 7-10+ years of progressive tax experience


• Big 4 or national accounting firm experience strongly preferred


• Deep expertise in S-Corp/pass-through and real estate taxation


• Experience overseeing complex tax compliance and outside advisors


• Strong executive presence, communication skills, and business judgment


• CPA preferred/required depending on final candidate profile

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