EisnerAmper LLP

Tax Director – Real Estate

EisnerAmper LLP$125K — $250K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent field
  • 4+ years of tax compliance and/or consulting experience focused on real estate and private equity
  • CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent Certification
  • J.D. and Tax LL.M preferred in lieu of standard qualifications
  • Experience using GoSystems or CCH Axcess tax software

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and analyze federal income tax issues related to real estate
  • Perform transactional analysis and tax structuring for real estate asset management
  • Manage REIT tax structuring and due diligence for acquisition transactions
  • Advise on like-kind exchanges focusing on tax implications
  • Review fund documents and assess tax consequences of agreements
  • Draft communications including emails and memos
  • Oversee tax return process and resolve related issues
  • Monitor legislative updates impacting the real estate sector

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work model promoting work/life balance
  • Part of a rapidly growing accounting and advisory firm
  • Recognized as a top 'Places to Work'
  • Collaborative culture that emphasizes diversity and inclusion
  • Support for professional growth and career autonomy
Full Job Description

Job Description

EisnerAmper is seeking a Director to expand our Real Estate Tax practice. Our Real Estate Tax practice serves a wide range of clients with specific needs including real estate private equity funds, public and private REITs, as well as privately owned Real Estate held by family offices or joint ventures. This open position offers the opportunity to join a high-performing, high-growth team while working with complex clients in the Real Estate industry. We are seeking someone who thrives in a growing environment and provides clients with exceptional services. This position offers flexibility in terms of office location, as EisnerAmper follows a hybrid working model and has offices available in the locations listed below.

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:
  • You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry

  • You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance

  • You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards

  • We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions

  • We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation

  • Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

Work you’ll be responsible for:
  • Responsible for research and analysis of various federal income tax issues, including real estate tax, partnerships, REITs, S corporations, C corporations, timing issues and accounting methods, and other matters

  • Transactional analysis and tax structuring related to the acquisition, restructuring, and disposition of real estate assets in joint venture, fund and REIT/blocker structures

  • Manage REIT tax structuring and due diligence projects for real estate acquisition transactions

  • Consult and advise on like-kind exchanges and reverse like-kind exchanges focusing on tax implications with respect to boot and liabilities

  • Assist with the review of fund documents, joint venture/lower-tier partnership agreements and the tax consequences of the economic agreements (tax allocations, distribution preferences, etc.)

  • Draft emails and memos

  • Review of tax projections, tax workpapers and tax returns for clients in the real estate industry including partnerships and REITs

  • Oversee and manage the tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues

  • Monitor and review legislative and administrative updates impacting real estate, REITs, real estate private equity, and debt fund clients, including development of related internal and external content

  • Draft Firm-wide alerts on current developments in federal income tax

  • Assist with Firm-wide trainings in federal income tax

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in accountingor equivalent field is required

  • 4+ years of tax compliance and/or tax consulting experiencewith a niche focus on real estate, REITs, private equity,or emerging businesses

  • CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent Certification

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
  • J.D. and Tax LL.M in place of CPA or Enrolled Agent qualification

  • Experience usingGoSystemsor CCH Axcess tax software

About Our Tax Team:

As the largest service line within the firm, EisnerAmper’s Tax Group does not only provide trusted and innovative tax solutions to its clients, but it creates new opportunities for employees to grow, both personally and professionally. With a range of specialties based on location and industry, employees have the flexibility to focus on the work they want to do and the autonomy to shape their careers in a fulfilling way.  

A hybrid between a general tax practice and a hyper-specializedfirm,our culture is based on collaboration, innovation,and transparency. For us, success is defined by working together, sometimes across specialties, to provide the best tax solutions to meet our clients’ unique needs. 

Tax regulations and procedures are always changing, and so are we. All EisnerAmper tax employees are empowered to challenge the status quo by thinking outside the box and bringing new ideas to the table. Because when we can identify creative ways to reduce filing turnarounds or streamline compliance work, we are able to spend more time conducting impactful business advisory services for our clients. 

Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: [email protected]

For NYC and California, the expected salary range for this position is between $125,000.00 and $250,000. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

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Preferred Location:
Iselin

About EisnerAmper LLP

EisnerAmper LLP is a professional services firm that provides accounting, tax, and advisory services to clients in a variety of industries. The firm was founded in 1963 and has grown to become one of the largest accounting firms in the United States. EisnerAmper serves clients in a range of industries, including financial services, real estate, technology, and healthcare. The firm is committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and helping them achieve their business goals.
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2,000 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$400 million
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