Cost Segregation Senior Manager

Join Frazier & Deeter and be a part of a rapidly growing Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that has been repeatedly named a Best Firm to Work For, a Best Firm for Women and a Pacesetter firm among U.S. accounting firms. With several offices across the U.S., UK, and India, there is a spot for you! 

We serve clients of all sizes across the United States and the globe, with a suite of services that grow every year. Our growth mindset and entrepreneurial environment translates into variety and opportunity for our people.

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Job Summary:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on cost segregation matters for clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Advise clients on how cost segregation strategies may impact their tax position, financial statements, and cash flow.
• Review property information and prepare or validate estimated benefit analyses for prospective engagements.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with external cost segregation providers, by helping scope projects, review deliverables, and resolve outstanding items.
• Review completed cost segregation studies for accuracy and help ensure results are appropriately reflected in client tax filings.
• Partner with tax teams on depreciation schedules, accounting method changes, and other fixed-asset considerations.
• Provide technical guidance related to MACRS depreciation, bonus depreciation, Section 179, Qualified Improvement Property, Tangible Property Regulations, partial asset dispositions, and depreciation recapture.
• Support matters involving Form 3115 and Section 481(a) adjustments, Section 1031 exchanges, Sections 179D and 45L, and related federal and state depreciation considerations.
• Support practice leadership with client meetings, business development opportunities, and internal training.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and external service providers.

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• Active Certified Cost Segregation Professional (CCSP) designation and membership in good standing with the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP) required.
• 7+ years of direct, hands-on cost segregation experience, including preparing and/or reviewing cost segregation studies. 
• CPA or Enrolled Agent designation, or relevant engineering or construction background, preferred. 
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax implications associated with cost segregation, depreciation, deductions, and timing.
• Experience with accounting method changes, including Form 3115 and Section 481(a) adjustments.
• Strong knowledge of MACRS, bonus depreciation, Section 179, Qualified Improvement Property, Tangible Property Regulations, partial asset dispositions, and depreciation recapture.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical guidance for clients and internal teams.
• Strong client service, relationship management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience within a cost segregation firm, public accounting firm, fixed-asset practice, or specialized tax consulting environment preferred.
• Experience supporting audit defense of cost segregation studies preferred.

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Salary Range 150000 - 250000 USD