Tax Manager - Real Estate Tax (US)

About REA

At REA, we're a fast-growing, technology-driven accounting company dedicated exclusively to the real estate industry. We specialize in automating back-office financial operations for property management companies, real estate investors, and construction companies. With over 130,000 units under management, 30m commercial sq. ft, and a team of 220+ professionals, we provide comprehensive bookkeeping and virtual property management services to some of the largest real estate investment firms in the U.S. Our mission is to help our clients scale their businesses beyond what they imagined possible, using innovative solutions and unparalleled expertise.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a Tax Manager specializing in real estate partnership taxation to join our growing tax practice. We are looking for a tax professional with experience at a Big 4, national accounting firm, or large regional/mid-market public accounting firm who has developed deep expertise in complex real estate partnership structures.

The Tax Manager will manage and review a portfolio of sophisticated real estate partnership engagements, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and provide technical leadership to the tax team. The ideal candidate has strong command of partnership taxation and understands how complex real estate transactions, partnership agreements, book and tax capital, and tax allocations interact.

This is an opportunity to join a growing practice and help build a more scalable, technology-enabled approach to real estate tax compliance and advisory services.

Website: https://rea.co

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex real estate partnership tax engagements from planning through completion
• Oversee and review federal and state partnership tax returns, including Form 1065 and Schedule K-1s
• Review partnership allocations, capital accounts, basis calculations, and supporting tax workpapers
• Review tax treatment of real estate acquisitions, dispositions, contributions, distributions, refinancings, and ownership changes
• Review and resolve complex partnership tax issues, including 704(b) capital accounts, 704(c) allocations, target capital allocations, basis step-ups, Section 754 elections, and 743(b) adjustments
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients and manage engagement communications
• Identify missing information and drive resolution of technical and accounting issues
• Review work prepared by Associates and provide technical guidance and feedback
• Train and mentor tax professionals and contribute to development of the tax team
• Manage engagement timelines, workflow, and deliverables during peak compliance periods
• Perform and oversee tax research and communicate technical conclusions to clients and internal teams
• Collaborate with accounting, bookkeeping, and advisory teams on client matters
• Identify opportunities to improve engagement efficiency, profitability, and client service
• Help develop standardized processes and leverage technology, automation, and AI to improve tax workflows

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience, with significant experience in real estate partnership taxation
• Strong technical knowledge of partnership taxation, including 704(b) capital accounts, tax basis, 704(c) allocations, target capital allocations, and related partnership adjustments
• Experience reviewing complex partnership tax returns and workpapers and providing technical guidance to preparers
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and client relationships independently
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop other tax professionals

Ideal Candidate (Not Mandatory)

• Take ownership of your engagements and proactively drive work forward
• Enjoy solving complex problems and exercising sound technical judgment
• Are a strong communicator who enjoys mentoring others and working directly with clients
• Look for ways to improve processes, efficiency, and the client experience

Location and schedule

This is a virtual (remote), full-time role that demands availability between 9am-6pm EST Monday-Friday and extended busy season hours for candidates based in US.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) fully covered for you and your family
• Up to 4% matching contribution to your 401(k) plan
• Unlimited PTO
• 100% remote position
• Flexible work arrangement