Tax Manager - Real Estate

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 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.

Job Summary

Aprio is seeking a Tax Manager to join our Real Estate practice, bringing deep technical knowledge to complex tax engagements across a dynamic and growing client portfolio. You will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through real estate transactions, ownership structures, and compliance requirements while leading a high-performing team of tax professionals. This role sits at the intersection of technical excellence and client partnership, offering the opportunity to influence meaningful outcomes for clients and contribute to the strategic growth of Aprio's Real Estate tax practice. You will help shape a team culture built on continuous learning, accountability, and exceptional service delivery.

What You'll Gain/ Impact

• Opportunity to lead sophisticated real estate tax engagements across diverse client types including partnerships, REITs, and real estate funds

• Exposure to complex transactions such as 1031 exchanges, cost segregation studies, opportunity zone investments, and carried interest structures

• Ability to directly influence the professional development and career growth of associates and senior associates

• Platform to build lasting client relationships and develop your personal book of business within a nationally recognized, high-growth firm

• Access to a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end real estate tax compliance and advisory engagements across a diversified client portfolio

• Review and oversee the preparation of federal and state tax returns for real estate partnerships, LLCs, S-corporations, C-corporations, and REITs

• Provide technical guidance on real estate transactions, entity structuring, like-kind exchanges, cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and passive activity rules

• Identify and communicate proactive tax planning strategies tailored to client objectives

• Oversee engagement workflow, resource allocation, project timelines, and quality of client deliverables

• Serve as the primary client relationship contact, ensuring consistent communication and high-quality service delivery

• Supervise, coach, and develop associates and senior associates through ongoing feedback, performance guidance, and mentorship

• Collaborate across service lines to identify and deliver integrated solutions for clients with complex, multi-faceted needs

• Support business development efforts including proposal preparation and participation in client-facing opportunities

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Active CPA license required

• 5+ years of public accounting experience with a demonstrated focus in real estate taxation

• Experience managing engagements and supervising professional staff

• Preferred: Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting

Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams of tax professionals at varying experience levels

• Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to serve as a trusted, long-term advisor

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines

• Skilled at delivering meaningful performance feedback and fostering a culture of professional growth

• Collaborative approach to cross-functional problem-solving and stakeholder engagement

Technical Skills

• Strong command of real estate taxation including partnership taxation, Sections 704, 752, 1031, and applicable depreciation methods

• Familiarity with REIT structures, opportunity zone regulations, and carried interest provisions

• Proficiency in federal and multi-state tax compliance for real estate entities

• Experience with tax software platforms such as CCH Axcess, GoSystem Tax RS, or comparable tools

• Proficient tax research capabilities using resources such as BNA, RIA Checkpoint, or similar platforms

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.