Executive Job Description | Job Description : REAL ESTATE TAX MANAGER
MUST BE FROM A PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM!
Candidate Must Have : CPA Certification
Undergrad Degree in Accounting or similar.
Worked at no more than 3 positions within the last 10 years.
At least 2 of the last 3 positions held were at public accounting firms.
The Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely review of all clients tax returns including individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns and multi-state returns. Advanced technical skills in a variety of real estate tax areas, along with well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required. The Tax Manager makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations. A Tax Manager should generally have at least seven years experience.
It is expected that our Tax Managers:
Perform technical tax reviews of all tax returns.
Assume full responsibility of tax accounts assigned. This includes being responsible for personnel scheduling, compliance with due dates and monitoring time budgets.
Begin and complete tax research projects, including the ability to present findings in a clear, concise, understandable written form.
Act as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and audit staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
Assume tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns.
Assume client service responsibility for clients.
Manage time effectively. This includes the ability to manage multiple engagements at one time and meet deadlines.
Maintain knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
Possess strong computer skills, including the ability to work with GoSystem Tax.
Competencies of our Tax Managers:
Demonstrates the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
Begins to identify specific tax strategies for tax planning purposes.
Applies complex tax concepts to the preparation and review of tax returns (either business, S Corp, C Corp, Individual, Gift Tax or Trusts) including analyzing information and complex calculating book/tax differences.
Must be well verse in 1031 transactions.
Effectively supervises staff and seniors and supervisors
Skilled in Problem Solving i.e. generates and evaluates possible solutions to problems.
Skilled in organizing people, projects, deadlines and work appropriately, taking the time to structure and organize the project for the team including planning and wrap up meetings.
Utilizes resources efficiently with a focus on the clients need and the firms business strategy.
Is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external clients.
Exhibits values, ethics, integrity and trust that are in sync with those of the firm and profession.
Qualifications:
An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major, as well as CPA certification
Approximately 7+ years experience working in tax for a public accounting firm, or real estate industry experience.
Excellent project management and presentation skills
Strong client interaction skills
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
A dedication to teamwork and leadership
Integrity within a professional environment
Working knowledge of GoSystem software a plus.
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