Tax Director, Real Estate

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Job Responsibilities

• Perform technical review of engagement work papers, tax returns primarily for partnerships, individuals, S and C-Corporations

• Provide consultation on business and/or personal transactions (if applicable), and the related tax implications, consequences and treatment

• Review or conduct high level research of complex or emerging tax issues and prepare memorandums to support conclusions, including state tax issues and international tax issues

• Effectively lead large and complex engagements for multiple clients

• Train and develop less experienced individuals responsible for engagement management responsibilities, including managing budgets, scheduling and staffing, due date management and client relations

• Understand and manage engagement economics

• Continually build on technical expertise in taxation by attending continuing professional education courses or utilizing other training resources

• Keep current with tax law changes and provide updates and training to the firm’s tax practice members, write articles for firm publications on emerging tax topics including legislative changes and planning opportunities

• Developing responses to IRS and other regulatory and tax authorities audits, notices and inquiries

• Knowledgeable about the services and capabilities of the firm and other partners, and seeks to identify other services that will benefit the client

• Assist with new business development and expansion of services to existing clients

• Develop internal and external network with an eye toward continuing to grow practice in a sustainable way

• Build and solidify relationships with members of other business units within Armanino who serve similar clients

• Approach job in an executive way, taking ownership of responsibilities in a way that will position you for further advancement

• Provide meaningful leverage to partner group in serving clients effectively and in some combination of operational, leadership, administrative, and business development roles

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

• CPA license

• 7 years or more of experience in public accounting in taxation or equivalent experience

• At least 3+ years in a managerial role involving clients and team members

• Strong project management and leadership skills including the ability to successfully coach and mentor talented people

• Technical proficiency in tax software applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Taxation preferred

"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.  

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract. 

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $171,200-$259,600. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.  

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance 

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We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network.