Tax Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual tax compliance and financial audit process for a portfolio of corporate and partnership entities, coordinating with external accounting firms from initial preparation through final submission.
• Monitor tax filing deadlines, extensions, and required documentation to ensure timely compliance.
• Review completed tax returns and supporting workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Serve as the primary internal contact for external auditors, coordinating requests, reviewing draft financial statements, responding to inquiries, and tracking outstanding items through completion.
• Oversee specialized audit and certification processes related to development and investment activities.
• Review regulatory or third-party audit comments, coordinate responses, and manage follow-up through final resolution.
• Partner with accounting, development, construction, and other internal teams to gather financial information, resolve discrepancies, and ensure costs and allocations are properly supported.
• Maintain organized electronic records for tax filings, audits, certifications, and related documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to accounting staff and support the development of junior team members.
• Assist with establishing new legal entities, including tax registrations and related setup requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax, audit, reporting, and compliance processes and implement more efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive experience in tax compliance, financial audit, or a combination of public accounting and industry experience.
• Experience working with real estate, investment, partnership, or development-related entities is preferred.
• Experience coordinating with external CPA firms and managing multiple concurrent tax and audit deadlines.
• Strong understanding of partnership and corporate tax compliance.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with accounting, finance, and operational teams.