Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax Manager – Construction & Real Estate Focus

Role Summary

Senior leadership position within a public accounting environment specializing in complex tax advisory and compliance. The role focuses on serving construction, real estate, and closely held business clients while leading tax engagements and supporting firm growth.

What Makes This Role Attractive

• Leadership track with clear progression toward Principal/Partner level
• Hybrid work model with flexibility and work-life balance focus
• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
• Exposure to business owners and executive-level clients
• Specialized niche in construction and real estate taxation
• Collaborative, growth-oriented team culture
• Defined busy season structure with controlled workload expectations

Core Responsibilities

• Review and oversee complex federal, state, and multi-state tax returns
• Manage compliance for partnerships, S-corporations, C-corporations, contractors, real estate entities, and high-net-worth individuals
• Lead tax planning and advisory engagements
• Advise on construction-specific tax matters including:
  • Long-term contract accounting
  • Percentage-of-completion and completed contract methods
  • Revenue recognition
  • Cost segregation and bonus depreciation strategies
  • Entity structuring and tax optimization
• Research and resolve advanced tax issues
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff and managers
• Review workpapers for accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Manage and strengthen client relationships as a trusted advisor
• Support IRS and state audit responses and notices
• Contribute to business development and firm expansion initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA license
• 7+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Strong experience reviewing complex business tax returns
• Deep knowledge of pass-through entities and multi-state taxation
• Expertise in construction and long-term contract accounting
• Proven leadership and client management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship

Preferred Experience

• Direct construction industry tax experience
• Familiarity with tax software such as UltraTax and Thomson Reuters tools
• Exposure to construction accounting systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Continuing education and professional development support