Company is a nationally recognized leader in providing specialized audit, tax, and consulting services across the country in the affordable housing, low-income housing, historic rehabilitation, New Markets and Renewable Energy credit segments as well as Opportunity Zones.

As a member, the successful candidate will work directly with the tax staff accountants, other managers, and partners of the firm. The successful candidate will use his or her foundation in pass-through accounting and taxation, along with specialized skills related to tax compliance and consulting regulations. The Tax Team has a specific focus on issues related to tax credit and tax incentive properties, including low-income housing, historic rehabilitation, New Markets and Renewable Energy credits as well as Opportunity Zones. A background on all or any of these topics is welcomed but not required. Tax Partners and Managers must provide outstanding consulting, compliance, and project management services to our real estate clients. Tax Partners and Managers must be aware of the professionalism necessary for not only effectively and efficiently addressing client needs but also for working with others and in teams.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, supervise, review and complete real estate tax work/tax returns for multiple clients in accordance with RubinBrown Client Service Standards.
• Utilize his or her extensive foundation of knowledge related to partnership taxation and regulations and, as applicable, tax credit real estate properties including tax compliance and consulting.
• Participate in and/or create practice development opportunities.
• Identify process and performance improvement opportunities.
• Assume responsibilities for project management of various client groups, including regular communication with clients and contacts related to tax compliance and consulting.
• Research current tax compliance and consulting issues.
• Work closely with and directly communicate with other real estate team members, in addition to client personnel.
• Assist with organizing and serving as an instructor for periodic department-wide technical training.
• Development of Team Members:
• Motivate and be respected by subordinates.
• Demonstrate positive contributions to firm’s recruitment, education, development, and retention efforts.
• Serve as a Mentor, Coach, and/or Career Advocate (if assigned).
• Provide Team Members with timely and candid feedback supporting the firm’s performance management process.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related degree, CPA, or other related certification (required).
• Strong technical skills including the ability to effectively utilize technology and the commitment to learning in the technology environment.
• A minimum of 9 years of pass-through taxation and compliance experience, including supervision and review experience. Prior experience with pass-through entity tax credits is preferred but not required.
• Excellent analytical and leadership ability.
• Ability to work on a team and develop other individuals.
• Ability to meet challenging client requirements and deadlines, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and research abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strict adherence to professional ethics.
• Ability to successfully contribute to the success of a strategic business unit of the firm.

• The typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Between January 1^st and April 15^th, hours are more intensive given the tax season.
• Ability to work extra hours as determined by the workload and client expectations.
• Travel for this position will be most dependent upon office location. Travel may range from minimal to monthly.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout the office.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 30-50 pounds.
• Ability to speak English to communicate with clients, team members, etc.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• An active CPA certification is required.
• A minimum of 9 years of pass-through taxation and compliance experience, including supervision and review experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel required).

Nice to Haves:

• Prior experience with pass-through entity tax credits is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience with one of the Big 4 accounting firms.
• Experience with estate tax and high-value clients.

Additional Information:

• The typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Between January 1st and April 15th, hours are more intensive given the tax season.
• Ability to work extra hours as determined by the workload and client expectations.
• Travel for this position will be most dependent upon office location. Travel may range from minimal to monthly.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout the office.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30-50 pounds.