Description

Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Real Estate Tax Manager to join the Commercial Tax Services (CTS) Department. This is a hybrid position with the option to sit in the West Los Angeles or Woodland Hills, CA office. As a Real Estate Tax Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Review tax returns, tax projections, and tax workpapers.
• Possess strong technical skills in Partnership taxation related to real estate entities.
• Thorough understanding of Section 1031 exchanges, real property trade, or business elections, Section 163(j), and knowledge of state-specific issues.
• Understanding and proficiency in partnership tax allocations, maintaining tax and economic basis capital accounts, section 754 and section 704(c) special allocations.
• Possess strong technical skills in REITs, private equity real estate, and institutional clients.
• Experience with various industries including real estate, construction, and manufacturing & distribution.
• Provide effective consulting, planning and compliance for your clients.
• Oversee and manage the day-to-day needs of clients and their tax returns, including identification and resolution of tax issues.
• Perform tax research to resolve issues.
• Maintain strong relationships with a highly proactive approach to serving clients.
• Coordinates with Partners to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of projects.
• Coaching, mentoring and training staff.
• Maintaining knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Masters in Taxation is preferred, CPA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive public accounting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of managing multiple client engagements
• A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high quality client service
• Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM and Microsoft Office