Carmel Partners , one of the nation's leading specialists in real estate investment management, with expertise in the investment, development, and construction of multi-family real estate, is seeking an IT Support Associate in our San Francisco Regional Office.
Summary
The Tax Manager is responsible for assisting with all aspects of income tax compliance, including federal and state tax, tax planning activities, and other related projects as directed.
Who you are
You have a practical understanding of tax law as it relates to real estate tax transactions and are comfortable communicating tax accounting and compliance issues. You can perform and document tax research and analysis. You consider your analytical and organizational skills a key part of your success. You're productive in collaborative team settings as well as on your own, and either way you deliver quality work and measurable results. You're great at communicating on and off the page and building effective relationships.
What you'll do

• Prepare/Review/Assist with income tax compliance matters including accurate preparation and timely filing of federal and state income and franchise tax returns, workpapers, extensions, and estimated tax payments
• Assist with organizing and registering entities with various state and local tax jurisdictions
• Prepare/Review quarterly and year-end tax provision and related footnote disclosures
• Prepare/Review REIT tests and REIT administration activities
• Prepare/Review monthly sales and use tax filings for various state jurisdictions
• Research federal and state tax issues and assist in the development of ongoing tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and maintain REIT status
• Assist in various other tax matters as needed, including ongoing review of tax procedures to streamline processes and minimize risk
• Provide ad hoc tax analyses and other special projects as needed

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in taxation preferred
• CPA license is preferred
• 5 years' experience with corporate and partnership income tax in large private industry and/or Big 4 accounting firm
• Industry expertise in REITs is required
• Strong foundation in accounting and U.S. corporate, partnership, and state tax compliance
• Understanding of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including but not limited to:
  
  • Partnership taxation and allocations
  • REIT taxation and qualification
  • Due diligence, acquisition/disposition planning and structuring
  • Tax accounting, tax analysis and research
• Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and sound judgement skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, technical abilities, and attention to details
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and be proactive
• Strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Team player with a commitment to excellence and a high level of integrity

A place for you
Here at Carmel, we don't just invest in buildings, we invest in careers. If you don't meet every qualification listed in this job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are building diverse teams of unique talent and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Everyone takes their own path to get here. Join us!
Who you are
You're a pro at communicating on the page, on the phone, and in person, including explaining technical solutions in a non-technical way. Managing multiple projects under time constraints is no problem for you, likely because of your keen attention to detail and problem-solving skills. You're great with people, which shows in your customer service and ability to diffuse stressful situations in a thoughtful manner. You are always looking at the bigger picture of what is being presented to make sure you are solving the entirety of the problem facing the user, not just the apparent technical issue.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and Benefits play a key role in your choice of employer, and our goal is to invest in you and your experience here. You'll find a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package at Carmel.
The Base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 . The Company provides this compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it, in good faith, believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. Total compensation for this role also includes a bonus incentive in addition to the base salary. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Choose Carmel
At Carmel Partners , our mission is to create exceptional multifamily communities that enrich lives and neighborhoods.
Founded in 1996, Carmel is one of the nation's leading specialists in real estate investment management, focusing on U.S. multifamily development and construction, renovation, and debt investments. Through its vertically integrated platform, Carmel seeks to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns across varying market cycles by investing in relatively supply-constrained, high barrier-to-entry markets in the United States.
DEI Statement
We are committed to equitable hiring and promotion practices. We lead with integrity and believe in building a diverse and inclusive workplace, rooted in a culture of mutual respect. By welcoming varied backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas, we cultivate engagement and a sense of belonging that creates community within, so Carmel can build communities that thrive.
Carmel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer , committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and reproductive decisions, family or parental status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.
Notice to Third-party Agencies: Carmel Partners does not have any standing offers to pay any referral compensation or recruitment fees for any open positions. Unless there is a signed agreement providing otherwise, Carmel Partners will not pay any compensation to any employment firm, staffing agency, recruiter, or other third party for any resumes or candidate profiles that are provided, even if the individual is hired by Carmel Partners. In the event a recruiter or third-party agency/firm submits a resume or candidate profile without a signed active agreement, Carmel Partners explicitly reserves the right to pursue, and hire said candidate without any notice or financial obligation to the recruiter or agency/firm. Carmel Partners reserves the right to retain, use, transfer and distribute any resumes and candidate profiles that are submitted, including those submitted to hiring managers.