Senior Manager, Real Estate Tax

Senior Manager, Real Estate Tax

Boston, MA | Hybrid | $160,000 – $190,000 Bonus

Ascendo Resources is representing a high-profile, nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm seeking a Senior Manager, Real Estate Tax to join its growing Real Estate practice in Boston.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting tax professional who is looking to step into a highly visible leadership role with a sophisticated client base, strong partner access, and long-term growth potential. The firm offers the resources and reputation of a major national platform while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented culture where strong performers are recognized and supported.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Manager, Real Estate Tax will support a specialized Real Estate Group that works with developers, owners, operators, investors, partnerships, and other real estate-focused entities. This individual will serve as a key client contact, lead complex tax engagements, manage internal teams, and work closely with Partners and Senior Leadership to deliver high-quality service and strategic tax guidance.

This role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys technical real estate tax work, client advisory, team leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of a respected practice.

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-profile client with a nationally recognized reputation in public accounting and advisory services

• Specialized Real Estate Tax practice with sophisticated clients and complex engagements

• Hybrid schedule based in Boston

• Strong compensation package of $160,000 – $190,000 bonus

• Excellent opportunity for continued advancement, leadership visibility, and long-term career growth

• Collaborative culture focused on client service, professional development, flexibility, and work-life balance

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior engagement leader for real estate tax clients, overseeing planning, execution, deliverables, billing, and collections.

• Lead complex tax engagements for real estate clients, including partnerships, developers, owners, operators, and investment entities.

• Develop detailed engagement work plans, budgets, timelines, and staffing schedules while monitoring progress against deadlines.

• Act as a primary client contact, providing proactive communication, strategic guidance, and exceptional client service throughout the engagement lifecycle.

• Review tax workpapers, returns, research, and technical conclusions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality.

• Identify tax planning opportunities, technical issues, and client service enhancements across the real estate client portfolio.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, and other team members.

• Collaborate closely with Partners and Senior Managers to manage client relationships, engagement economics, internal workflow, and practice growth initiatives.

• Maintain strong knowledge of applicable tax law, IRC code, regulations, and industry-specific real estate tax matters.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

• CPA required

• 8 years of tax experience in public accounting

• Strong background serving real estate clients, including partnerships, developers, investors, funds, property owners/operators, or related entities

• Excellent technical tax, analytical, research, and review skills

• Strong knowledge of IRC code, regulations, tax compliance, and tax planning concepts

• Proven ability to manage client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor

• Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and presentation skills

• Ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and client priorities in a fast-paced public accounting environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, tax software, research tools, and engagement management platforms

• Experience with ProSystem, GoSystem, CCH Engagement, or similar platforms is a plus

Compensation

$160,000 – $190,000 base salary bonus, depending on experience and qualifications.

Location

Boston, MA | Hybrid Schedule

Candidates must be able to work in a hybrid capacity with access to the Boston office.

About Ascendo Resources

Ascendo Resources is a professional recruiting firm representing this client confidentially. We partner with leading accounting, finance, and professional services organizations to connect top-tier talent with high-impact career opportunities.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

DIVERSTIY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.