Tax Manager

WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC(doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Tax Manager to join our Real Estate Practice.  This candidate will oversee the tax preparation and technical review process for primarily real estate related businesses, ensuring compliance with state and federal tax regulations. Tasks will include leading the tax team, advising, researching and identifying tax issues, and recommending solutions to complex customer issues. In addition, the Tax Manager will delegate and manage tax assignments and perform administrative duties, as needed. The Tax Manager is responsible for training, supporting, supervising, motivating, and reviewing the work of the tax team.

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Responsibilities

• Developing excellent customer relationships with some of the top real estate companies in our markets
• Being anticipatory and consulting on various tax matters to advise customers through times of disruption and uncertainty
• Actively communicating progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to customers
• Analyze and observe industry trends impacting customers and create solutions to propel them forward
• Collaborating cross-functionally within the firm to grow existing business and offer a variety of business solutions to customers and prospects
• Review and develop workpapers to support partnership allocations, basis adjustments, and tax transactions
• Review Operating Agreements, Letters of Intent, Purchase Agreements, and other legal documentation related to tax transactions
• Facilitating economic performance of engagements, including billing and collections
• Continuously improving specialty area knowledge and professional development
• Coaching and developing team members to their maximum potential, providing ongoing feedback and development opportunities throughout the year
• Developing and growing a business network with colleagues, referral relationships, potential customers, and external organizations to attract new business and provide additional services
• Representing the firm in the business community and being active within professional organizations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Law; Masters in Tax/LLM, preferred
• 5+ years of recent public accounting firm experience, including managing multiple real estate tax projects and customer engagements
• Experience developing team members, assigning projects, and managing workflow
• Significant experience working within the real estate industry on all types of entity and individual taxes, especially partnerships
• Experience analyzing flow-through distribution and profit/loss language in Operating Agreements
• EA License, or CPA certification required
• Project/team management skills
• Excellent communication and networking acumen
• Ability to manage and grow strong customer relationships
• Experience with tax software and technology

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.
That's right – all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being: 
•    generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
•    flexible work schedules
•    16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid  and caregiver leave (once eligible) 
•    first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
•    one-on-one professional coaching
•    Leadership and career development programs
•    access to Beyond:  a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals.
 

ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
•    Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
•    Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
•    Use written and oral communication skills. 
•    Read and interpret data, information, and documents. 
•    Observe and interpret situations. 
•    Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
•    Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.