Clarion Partners, LLC, has been a leading real estate investment manager for over 40 years. Headquartered in New York, the Firm maintains strategically located offices across the United States and Europe. With $79 billion in total real estate and debt assets under management, Clarion Partners offers a broad range of real estate strategies across the risk/return spectrum to approximately 500 institutional investors across the globe. Clarion Partners is an independent subsidiary of Franklin Templeton. Position Description: Tax compliance management: Work with Tax Director and other tax staff on compliance oversight of specific funds and separate accounts, including: 1) Detailed review of accounting firm prepared returns, workpapers and K-1s 2) Work with staff to maintain fund and separate account tax return compliance tracker, 3) Work with portfolio teams and compliance firms to manage tax return process for NY funds, 4) Ensure payments are made via check and epay/eftps, 5) Coordinate quarterly corporate, state non-resident withholding and FDAP/ECI withholding estimates 6) Gather K-1s and returns from joint venture partners 7) Manage investor documentation process, including W-8s, w-9s and QFPF certificates REIT compliance: 1) Coordinate and conduct first review of quarterly asset and annual income testing (teams and tax staff prepare schedules from system downloads, Tax Manager reviews and updates if needed based on analysis of REIT rules) 2) ownership of property service questionnaire process. Development and maintenance of tax website on teams for housing of all fund and separate account tax documentation. Assist in the tax oversight of the to be formed alternatives fund, including compliance and other structuring matters. Oversee compliance process for 40 Act REIT, mainly property service questionnaires and acquisition due diligence as well as helping with E&P calculations, salt and local taxes Management of federal and state tax notice responses in accordance with fund and separate account policy. Assist in the maintenance of FATCA and know your client documentation (Salesforce/ICIS). Provide support for ongoing FATCA compliance and processes. Assist Tax Director with structuring issues and prospective investor tax leakage modelling, as needed. Provide support for special tax initiatives, as needed (e.g. opco/propco transfer pricing study, intercompany debt transfer pricing, determination letter firm policy, state non-resident withholding policy, etc.) Audit support: 1) Preparation of tax provisions 2) Coordinate REIT testing and audit deliverables with audit firm 3) Preparation of FIN 48 memo Review annual REIT prohibited transaction memos for file prepared by staff. Job Requirements: Minimum of 6 years tax experience, preferably within taxation department of Big 4 firm. CPA and Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or taxation. Real estate experience. Capable of managing own work load and tax related deadlines of the portfolio finance teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent analytical skills Ability to work independently and assist with the integration of tax protocol across firm and work with individuals at all levels within multiple business disciplines. If based in New York, the base salary range for this position is USD $110,000 - $130,000. Actual base salary offered will be determined by several components including but not limited to the candidate's experience, job-related knowledge, and qualifications. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role. Total compensation may vary based on role, location, and individual performance. For roles located outside of Los Angeles, please disregard the posted salary range as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on the local market. We offer generous benefits designed with the health and financial welfare of our employees and their families in mind, including highly competitive and expansive health care coverage, a comprehensive 401K, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities, individual volunteer time off, parental leave and childcare programs, as well as other benefits and discount purchase programs. At Clarion Partners, you will have the opportunity to build a career based on your dedication and talent in a culture that values both collaboration and autonomy. The work you do will have a real impact. Whether you're looking to begin your journey in commercial real estate, or strengthen an already robust career, Clarion Partners offers several ways to contribute to the growth of our Firm and success of our clients.