Tax Manager - Real Estate Practice (Fully Remote/Hybrid)

Established in 1983, WilkinGuttenplan is a leading mid-sized accounting and advisory firm in New Jersey and New York City. The Firm serves a multitude of industries, including closely held and middle-market businesses and their owners, high-net worth individuals, real estate, healthcare, international commerce, sports and entertainment, professional practices, technology, non-profit, condominiums and cooperatives, and many more. Areas of expertise include tax, auditing, compilations, reviews, financial statement preparation, business valuations and trust & estate solutions. WilkinGuttenplan is an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA. At WilkinGuttenplan, we strive to ensure we foster an inclusive and flexible environment for all our employees while also assisting them in achieving their unique career goals through our coaching program.

We are currently seeking an experienced Tax Manager who can add value to our growing Tax department with their strong tax and accounting expertise. This individual will primarily be focusing on accurately reviewing Federal and state tax returns and managing staff. We are looking for a well-versed individual who exhibits excellent interpersonal, communication, and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review partnership tax returns, S corporations and high net-worth individual tax returns with a focus on the real estate industry
• Manage and coordinate tax compliance, consulting engagements, and various related projects
• Perform research and consult on technical tax matters
• Keep current on tax issues, new legislation, and trends to ensure proactive client service
• Build relationships and interact with clients to provide exceptional planning and consulting expertise while also supporting Partners with execution and development of services
• Supervise, train, and develop staff while managing engagement workflow and overall team resources
• Improve processes by developing or implementing best practice

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA, JD, or EA license is required
• 5+ years of experience in reviewing complex tax returns
• Experience with real estate specific tax topics including advanced knowledge of partnership taxation, 1031 exchanges, real estate professional rules and depreciation methods for real estate preferred
• Excellent knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns
• Knowledge with QuickBooks preferable
• Experience supervising, managing teams, and mentoring staff
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, organization, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Possess and demonstrate strong understanding and alignment with our firm’s core values of Honesty and Candor, Continual Learning, Innovation, Mentorship, Leadership, Team Player and Client Committed.

Benefits

Why us?

• We offer a unique culture that emphasizes and values work/life balance including remote work flexibility!
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including Unlimited Work Options, Unlimited PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Summer Fridays, and much more! For more information on our offerings please visit our website.
• Our collaborative work environment is strongly committed to your professional growth and success
• We have an extensive Coaching Program designed to prepare you for a life in a dynamic CPA firm
• We have a track record of ranking in the Best Place to Work NJ for the past twenty years and have won several other awards including #1 in Vault’s Top 3 Internships, Best Firms for Young Accountants, Best Accounting Firms To Work For, and many more!
• The estimated salary range for this positions is $110,000 to $175,000. Individual salaries are determined through multiple factors permitted by law including but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certification, knowledge, skills and qualifications. WG also offers a comprehensive benefits package and performance award (bonus) eligibility where you’ll be recognized and rewarded based on your performance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

We believe in equal opportunity:

Wilkin & Guttenplan P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.