Tax Manager
Location: Delray Beach, FL (Fully Onsite)
Compensation: $160,000$200,000 + Comprehensive Benefits (flexible depending on experience)

A well-established private equity real estate investment firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing in-house tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong public accounting tax professional with significant real estate tax experience who is ready to transition into an established, sophisticated real estate organization.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in real estate taxation, partnership tax, multi-state compliance, and federal income tax preparation. This person will have the opportunity to work directly with a complex portfolio of real estate entities while taking on meaningful responsibility and becoming a key member of the tax function.

One of the most attractive aspects of this opportunity is the ability to move in-house without sacrificing the technical complexity of the work. The organization has one primary busy season, providing a more predictable schedule than public accounting, while still offering challenging tax work and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex federal and state income tax returns for partnerships, LLCs, corporations, trusts, and other real estate entities.
• Manage multi-state tax compliance, including PTET, withholding, composite filings, estimated payments, and related state requirements.
• Oversee and review tax workpapers and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Research complex technical tax matters and analyze the impact of new tax legislation.
• Respond to federal and state tax notices and assist with audits and examinations as needed.
• Partner closely with accounting and finance teams on tax reporting, planning, and compliance matters.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior tax and accounting professionals.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, efficiency, and compliance procedures.
• Participate in tax planning initiatives and other special projects.
• Serve as a key internal resource on real estate-specific tax matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• 7+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong, direct commercial real estate tax experience is required.
• Strong partnership tax experience, including preparation and review of partnership returns.
• Multi-state tax experience, including PTET and related state compliance.
• Strong understanding of federal income tax and real estate entity structures.
• CPA preferred.
• Yardi experience is a plus.
• Strong technical tax research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Why This Opportunity?

• $160K$200K base compensation, with flexibility for the right experience.
• Fully onsite in Delray Beach, FL.
• In-house position with only one primary busy season.
• Opportunity to leverage sophisticated public accounting experience in a real estate investment environment.
• Meaningful exposure to complex real estate entities and tax matters.
• Significant long-term growth potential within an established and expanding organization.
• Collaborative team environment with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
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