Tax Director - Real Estate

About the role

EisnerAmper is seeking a Tax Director to help lead and expand our Real Estate Tax practice. This individual will work closely with partners and firm leadership in serving sophisticated real estate clients, providing technical guidance, identifying growth opportunities, and developing high-performing teams. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in one or more areas of real estate taxation, including REITs, REPE funds, institutional real estate, partnerships, real estate developers, and closely held real estate enterprises. Professionals with experience in REITs, REPE, Real Estate Funds, Partnership Tax, Real Estate Developers, Owner-Operators, Institutional Real Estate, and Complex Real Estate Transactions are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Location: New York

Responsibilities

• Lead complex real estate tax engagements and client relationships
• Serve as a trusted advisor to real estate owners, investors, funds, and operating businesses
• Provide technical guidance on sophisticated tax matters
• Review and oversee compliance and consulting engagements
• Advise clients on transactions, restructurings, acquisitions, and dispositions
• Mentor Senior Managers, Managers, and Staff
• Collaborate with partners on practice growth initiatives
• Participate in business development and market-facing activities
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and service offerings

Requirements

• CPA required or preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
• Demonstrated leadership of client engagements and tax professionals
• Experience managing complex client relationships
• Proven business development and practice growth experience preferred

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Taxation or relevant field
• Experience using GoSystems or CCH Axcess tax software
• Experience serving one or more of the following:
  • REITs
  • UPREIT Structures
  • Real Estate Private Equity Funds (REPE)
  • Private Investment Funds
  • Opportunity Funds
  • Institutional Real Estate Investors
  • Real Estate Developers
  • Family-Owned Real Estate Enterprises
  • Owner-Operator Real Estate Companies
  • Real Estate Joint Ventures
• Technical experience with:
  • Partnership Taxation
  • 704(c) Allocations
  • Built-In Gain Matters
  • Section 721 Transactions
  • Section 754 Elections
  • Partnership Structuring
  • Tax Planning
  • Transaction Advisory
  • REIT Compliance and Testing
  • ASC 740