What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Cost Segregation position at Madison-Davis, LLC?
Overview
A well-established public accounting and advisory firm is seeking a Director, Cost Segregation to lead and continue building its cost segregation practice within the broader advisory platform.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone with deep technical expertise in cost segregation, strong real estate tax knowledge, and the ability to manage client relationships while helping grow a specialized service line. The role will work closely with internal tax, real estate, engineering, and valuation professionals and will be highly visible across the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage cost segregation studies from initial review through final delivery
- Advise clients on tax depreciation strategies, accelerated depreciation opportunities, and related planning considerations
- Review real estate portfolios to identify assets eligible for favorable tax treatment
- Deliver detailed client reports with clear analysis and recommendations
- Partner with internal tax teams, engineers, and valuation specialists to execute studies effectively
- Stay current on federal and state tax developments impacting real estate and depreciation strategy
- Build and maintain relationships with real estate owners, developers, and investors
- Support growth of the practice through client development, cross-selling, and market visibility efforts
- Contribute to webinars, whitepapers, and other business development initiatives
- Mentor and develop junior professionals while helping oversee team performance and project quality
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- 7–10 years of experience in cost segregation or a closely related area
- Prior leadership experience within public accounting, advisory, or consulting
- Strong command of tax depreciation rules, IRS guidance, and cost segregation methodology
- Real estate tax planning experience required
- Broader valuation exposure is a plus
- Strong analytical, client-facing, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant tax/reporting tools
Salary : $150,000 - $250,000