4-6+ years of direct tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax
Hands-on experience with partnership tax and Form 1065
Strong knowledge of multi-state income tax compliance
Experience coordinating multiple tax filings and managing deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office
Ability to handle confidential information independently
Responsibilities
Manage compliance for federal and state taxes in a complex real estate organization
Oversee third-party tax preparers and review their work for accuracy
Coordinate and evaluate partnership tax filings, particularly Form 1065
Research tax laws and advise on the impact of business activities
Serve as the main contact for tax advisors and auditors
Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to resolve tax issues
Support tax planning initiatives and special projects
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA and dependent FSA options
401(k) with a 5% employer match
Group life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Opportunity for professional growth as the internal tax authority
Direct engagement with senior financial leadership and tax advisors
Broad role encompassing compliance, planning, reporting, and strategic initiatives
Involvement in a diverse portfolio within a vertically integrated organization
Long-term stability with a growing national company
Full Job Description
Trueline, a nationally established, vertically integrated real estate development company, is seeking a Tax Manager to join their team in Nashville, TN. This is an opportunity for an experienced partnership tax professional to take ownership of a sophisticated tax function supporting a diverse portfolio of real estate development, multifamily, mixed-use, and residential investments.
Reporting to senior financial leadership, you'll serve as the internal tax expert and primary liaison between the company's accounting team and outside tax advisors. The right person brings strong partnership tax experience, understands complex multi-entity structures, and can move comfortably between compliance, planning, research, and strategic tax initiatives.
What You'll Do as the Tax Manager:
Manage federal, state, and other required tax compliance across a complex real estate organization
Oversee third-party tax preparers and review outsourced tax work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Coordinate partnership tax filings and supporting calculations, with particular emphasis on Form 1065 returns
Evaluate the tax implications of business, investment, and real estate activities and identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency
Research evolving federal and state tax requirements and advise leadership on potential business impacts
Serve as the primary internal point of contact for outside tax advisors, preparers, auditors, and other third-party professionals
Partner closely with accounting and finance teams to gather information, resolve tax matters, and maintain accurate reporting
Review tax accounting policies, procedures, and controls to help ensure reliable financial information and appropriate application of accounting principles
Coordinate with accounting on the timely payment and administration of real estate taxes
Support tax planning initiatives, special projects, and ad hoc financial analysis
Maintain organized documentation and appropriately safeguard confidential financial and tax information
Help leadership anticipate tax considerations as the company's portfolio and operations continue to evolve
Must-Haves as the Tax Manager:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
4-6+ years of direct tax experience within public accounting, corporate tax, or a combination of the two
Hands-on partnership tax experience, including preparation and/or substantive review of Form 1065 returns
Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state income tax compliance
Understanding of partnership ownership structures and the tax considerations associated with them
Strong foundation in tax accounting, accrual-basis accounting, and financial reporting
Opportunity to work within a vertically integrated organization involved in real estate development, construction, design, property management, multifamily, mixed-use, and residential communities
Long-term opportunity with an established company continuing to expand its national portfolio
