TAX MANAGER

Company: Hire Talent
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 11, 2024

Job Description:

Description -
The client is a nationally recognized leader in providing specialized audit, tax, and consulting services across the country in the affordable housing, low-income housing, historic rehabilitation, New Markets and Renewable Energy credit segments as well as Opportunity Zones.

s a member of client Real Estate Tax Team, the successful candidate will work directly with the tax staff accountants, other managers, and partners of the firm's Real Estate Services Group. The successful candidate will use his or her foundation in pass-through accounting and taxation, along with specialized skills related to tax compliance and consulting regulations. The Real Estate Tax Team has a specific focus on issues related to tax credit and tax incentive properties, including low-income housing, historic rehabilitation, New Markets, and Renewable Energy credits as well as Opportunity Zones. Background on all or any of these topics is welcomed but not required. Tax Partners and Managers must provide outstanding consulting, compliance, and project management services to our real estate clients. Tax Partners and Managers must be aware of the professionalism necessary for not only effectively and efficiently addressing client needs but also for working with others and in teams.

Major Responsibilities

• Planned, supervise, review, and complete real estate tax work/tax returns for multiple clients in accordance with RubinBrown Client Service Standards.
• Utilize his or her extensive foundation of knowledge related to partnership taxation and regulations and, as applicable, tax credit real estate properties including tax compliance and consulting.
• Participate in and/or create practice development opportunities.
• Identify process and performance improvement opportunities.
• ssume responsibilities for project management of various client groups, including regular communication with clients and contacts related to tax compliance and consulting.
• Research current tax compliance and consulting issues.
• Work closely with and directly communicate with other real estate team members, in addition to client personnel.
• ssist with organizing and serving as an instructor for periodic department-wide technical training.
• Development of Team Members:
• Motivate and be respected by subordinates.
• Demonstrate positive contributions to the firm's recruitment, education, development, and retention efforts.
• Serve as a Mentor, Coach, and/or Career Advocate (if assigned).
• Provide Team Members with timely and candid feedback supporting the firm's performance management process.
• ll other duties as assigned. Preferred Experience/Background/Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related degree, CPA, or other related certification (required).
  • Strong technical skills including the ability to effectively utilize technology and the commitment to learning in the technology environment.
  • minimum of 9 years of pass-through taxation and compliance experience, including supervision and review experience. Prior experience with pass-through entity tax credits is preferred but not required.
  • Excellent analytical and leadership ability.
  • bility to work on a team and develop other individuals.
  • bility to meet challenging client requirements and deadlines, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel required).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strict adherence to professional ethics.
  • bility to successfully contribute to the success of a strategic business unit of the firm. Working Conditions
    • The typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Between January 1 st nd April 15 th , hours are more intensive given the tax season.
    • bility to work extra hours as determined by the workload and client expectations.
    • Travel for this position will be most dependent upon office location. Travel may range from minimal to monthly.
    • bility to sit for long periods of time.
    • bility to move throughout the office.
    • bility to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30-50 pounds.
    • bility to speak English to communicate with clients, team members, etc.
      One Firm
      
      To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise.
      
      The client is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
      
      Required
      
      Bachelor's or better in Accounting or a related field.
      
      Preferred
      
      Bachelor's or better in Accounting Systems or related field.
      
      ll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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