Tax Senior Manager - Real Estate PortCo or Developers

Overview

Senior Manager in the US tax practice serving real estate funds, holding entities, property partnerships and REITs, with a focus on second- and final-level review and client relationship management.

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 blockers (Form 1120).
• 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 testing compliance.
• Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, providing honest and timely performance feedback.
• Assess and identify training needs; train and develop staff members in coordination with senior managers and managers.
• Work on multiple complex issues while 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 quality 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 portfolio, cross selling, and new clients for the tax practice.
• Interact directly with clients on questions, planning, consulting, etc.
• Serve as Tax client service coordinator while 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 with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance.
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting or related field (B.Com/BBA/M.Com/MBA).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the US taxation domain.
• Active CPA or EA is required.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means in English.
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality of work in a fast-paced, client service environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including the ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to maintain a consistent, onsite presence during core business hours, including the ability to regularly report to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required, with access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to work extended and/or non-standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, India.
• Some travel may be required (varies based on location, line of business and client need).
• Consistent onsite presence during core business hours at a firm office location.