Baker Tilly US

Tax Manager, Real Estate

Baker Tilly US
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,500 - $168,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in managing federal, state, and local tax compliance for real estate clients, with a strong focus on partnership taxation and real estate-specific tax implications. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and build strong client relationships while delivering high-quality work.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Real Estate Tax CompliancePartnership TaxationCPA, EA Or Law LicenseTax Software ProficiencyClient Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage and review federal, state, and local tax compliance for real estate clients, including partnerships, corporations, LLCs, and REITs
  • Lead complex real estate tax engagements covering partnership allocations, 704(b) and 704(c), 754 elections, opportunity zones, like-kind exchanges (1031), and cost segregation considerations
  • Oversee and review partnership tax returns (Forms 1065), K-1s, and related supporting schedules
  • Identify and research complex tax issues; prepare technical memoranda and provide recommendations to clients and internal teams
  • Advise clients on tax planning opportunities, entity structuring, acquisition/disposition strategies, and real estate-specific tax implications
  • Manage engagement budgeting, scheduling, and workflow to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work
  • Mentor, train, and supervise junior team members, and provide performance feedback and support career development
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • CPA, EA or Law License required
  • 5+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting, with a strong focus on real estate
  • Deep knowledge of real estate tax concepts, partnership taxation, and related regulations
  • Experience managing multiple engagements and leading teams
  • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and client-service abilities
  • Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Compensation and benefits package to eligible employees

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Hard Skills
Tax CompliancePartnership AllocationsCost SegregationTax PlanningTechnical Memoranda PreparationEngagement BudgetingTax Return ReviewResearch And AnalysisEntity StructuringAcquisition/Disposition Strategies
Soft Skills
MentoringCommunicationProblem-SolvingClient-ServiceTeam Leadership
Tools & Technologies
Tax SoftwareMicrosoft Office Suite
Certifications & Qualifications
CPAEALaw License
Industry Keywords
Real EstatePartnership TaxationOpportunity ZonesLike-Kind ExchangesForms 1065K-1s704(b)704(c)754 ElectionsPublic Accounting