Tax Senior Manager - Real Estate Funds & Real Estate Investment Trust

Overview

RSM is looking for a Tax Senior Manager to join its expanding Real Estate Tax practice in India, providing tax compliance, review and advisory services to real estate owners, developers, investors, opportunity funds, hotel companies, homebuilders and public and private REITs.

What you'll do

• Provide detailed second and final level review and analysis of simple to medium complex tax returns, with or without partner review, for real estate fund, holding entity and property partnership returns (Form 1065), REIT (Form 1120-REIT) and corporate blocker (Form 1120) returns.
• Review and analyze state and local tax returns, composite and withholding filings for clients in the real estate industry.
• Review and analyze quarterly and annual REIT compliance testing.
• Serve as Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, providing honest and timely performance feedback.
• Assess and identify training needs, and train and develop staff members in coordination with senior managers and managers.
• Work on multiple complex issues, communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing risk for both the client and the firm.
• Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high-value tax advice, and seek to expand services to clients.
• Drive growth and profitability of the industry/specialty area by generating new revenue on existing client portfolios, cross-selling, and winning new clients for the tax practice.
• Interact directly with clients on questions, planning, consulting and related matters.
• Serve as Tax client service coordinator, developing and executing the firm's client service plan.
• Review research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards.
• Build relationships across lines of business to ensure excellent client service through an integrated service approach.
• Manage corporate client needs for tax services and federal and state tax compliance.
• Stay up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll need

• 12+ years of experience in business taxation working for a Big 4 or a large national, regional or local accounting firm in the real estate industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• CPA or EA.
• Prior tax compliance and consulting experience serving real estate clients.
• Ability to support financial growth efforts and manage a book of business.
• Ability to work closely with clients and onshore teams to answer questions or collect information required for tax services.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• A proven record of simultaneously managing multiple projects and engagement teams for various clients.
• Project management and critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of the tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance.
• Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation; industry specialization a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience preparing or reviewing accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740.
• Experience dealing with international tax matters.
• Experience dealing with real estate debt matters.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, India.
• Some travel may be required, varying by location, line of business and client need.
• Flexibility in schedule offered.