Manager of Tax Services

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Established in 1980, Berkowitz Pollack Brant (BPB) is a certified public accounting firm with offices in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and New York City.

With more than 400 accountants, tax specialists, and consultants, we are one of the largest accounting firms in South Florida and one of the top 100 firms in the United States.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing career opportunities to firm members of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and beliefs.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager with Real Estate and Partnership Tax expertise to join our growing team. This individual will serve as a key leader in our real estate-focused tax practice, providing high-level compliance and consulting services to clients with complex real estate holdings and partnership structures.

In this role, you will advise clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, including a wide range of partnership-specific issues. You will apply your technical knowledge and leadership experience to identify planning opportunities, oversee engagements, and develop future leaders within the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns for real estate partnerships, S corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Advise clients on complex partnership taxation matters, including but not limited to:
  • Section 704(b) allocations and capital account maintenance
  • Taxable income allocations and waterfall modeling
  • Liability analysis and allocations under Sections 752 and 465
  • Section 734(b) and 743(b) basis adjustment calculations
  • Tax Receivable Agreement (TRA) computations
• Lead the preparation and review of partnership-specific tax computations and consult on related issues.
• Provide tax planning and consulting for real estate transactions including acquisitions,
• Review and analyze partnership and LLC operating agreements to ensure accurate tax treatment and reporting.
• Maintain active client relationships by managing engagements, ensuring timely deliverables, and providing exceptional client service.
• Mentor, coach, and lead a team of tax professionals across all levels; support career development and training.
• Contribute to the growth and leadership of the real estate and partnership tax group, including participation in process improvement and team-building initiatives.
• Participate in business development, networking, and client proposal efforts to support practice growth.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or a related industry, with a strong emphasis on real estate and partnership taxation.
• Deep technical knowledge of Subchapter K, including partnership allocations, basis adjustments, and liability analysis.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex federal and multi-state tax returns for partnerships
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing multiple engagements and teams.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA license preferred; MST, JD, or LLM a plus.
• Strong academic performance; GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred.

What We Offer:

• A competitive and equitable compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for leadership, professional development, and long-term career growth.
• A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to work with a dynamic team on high-impact real estate and partnership tax matters.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!