The Role
The Director of Cost Segregation oversees a team delivering cost segregation studies, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations, driving business development, and mentoring staff.
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Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio's Specialty Tax Team team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Director - Cost Segregation to join their dynamic team.
The Director of Cost Segregation is a senior leadership role responsible for managing and growing the firm’s cost segregation practice. This individual will lead a team of tax, engineering, and accounting professionals to deliver high-quality cost segregation studies, drive business development, and ensure compliance with IRS regulations. The Director will serve as the technical and strategic lead, providing expert guidance to clients and internal stakeholders to maximize tax benefits through asset reclassification and accelerated depreciation strategies.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing cost segregation team.
- Establish and enforce best practices, quality standards, and operational workflows.
- Collaborate with other Specialty Tax leaders to align with firmwide goals.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and review of cost segregation studies across various property types.
- Ensure technical accuracy, defensibility, and timely delivery of all reports.
- Conduct or supervise site inspections and review architectural drawings and cost ledgers.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients.
- Present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with real estate developers, investors, and tax professionals.
- Interpret and apply federal and state tax regulations related to depreciation and asset classification.
- Stay current on IRS guidance, tax law changes, and industry trends.
- Collaborate with internal tax, engineering, and valuation teams to ensure defensible study results.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Develop proposals and participate in marketing initiatives (e.g., webinars, whitepapers).
- Support cross-selling efforts across the firm’s service lines.
- Provide internal training on cost segregation methodologies and regulatory updates.
- Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Accounting, or related field (Master’s or CPA preferred).
- 8–10+ years of experience in cost segregation, tax advisory, or real estate consulting.
- Deep knowledge of IRS guidelines, MACRS depreciation, and construction cost estimation tools (e.g., RS Means).
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead technical teams.
- Experience with fixed asset reviews, 179D/45L studies, and energy efficiency incentives.
- Familiarity with construction documentation (e.g., AIA forms, blueprints).
- Membership in ASCSP or similar professional organizations is a plus.
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
Top Skills
Construction Cost Estimation Tools
Irs Guidelines
Macrs Depreciation
Rs Means
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The Company
What We Do
Aprio is a premier CPA and business advisory firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. Aprio’s associates work as integrated teams across advisory, assurance, tax, outsourcing, staffing and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; and Technology and Blockchain.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Aprio has grown to over 1,000+ team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 30 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries.
