Director, Business Tax Advisory | Real Estate Solutions
FTI Consulting · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
HybridManagement$109k/yrFull-time
About the role
This is a great opportunity for a tax professional to play a significant role on a major client-service team. This person will oversee day-to-day workflow management. Responsiveness to client deadlines (for both tax return and special projects/consulting) is essential. Candidate will possess strong compliance skills (i.e. management of the tax return preparation process) as well as the ability to grow technically. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for this team-oriented position. Candidate will have the opportunity to grow with high visibility clients. Candidate will also be responsible for other real estate clients, including real estate investment trusts (REITS) and private equity real estate funds.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day workflow management
- Manage client deadlines for tax returns and special projects/consulting
- Possess strong compliance skills, particularly in managing the tax return preparation process
- Grow technically and develop interpersonal skills
- Build and manage client relationships
- Lead a team of tax professionals/assistants working on client projects
- Help manage risk and financial performance of engagements
- Advise clients on transactions and other tax issues
- Deliver high quality tax service and advice
- Participate in training or planning training content
- Contribute to market and business activities external to the firm, presenting a positive image of self and FTI
Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting
- CPA License
- 5+ years of real estate industry tax experience with a well-regarded accounting firm or direct private experience with a Debt Fund or Mortgage REIT; 6 years overall minimum experience
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas
- Basic understanding of key concepts under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as it relates to mortgage REITs/PE Debt Funds