Tax Director Real Estate - Private Equity Funds

Eisneramper Llp - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - New York, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Tax Director for Real Estate at EisnerAmper is a leadership role focused on expanding the Real Estate Tax practice, particularly in the realm of private equity funds. This position involves engaging with complex clients, providing exceptional service, and contributing to thought leadership and technology initiatives. The director will also mentor staff and play a key role in business development while ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review legislative and administrative updates impacting real estate, REITS, and private equity clients.
• Provide technical expertise on partnership taxation issues, including allocations and transactional analysis.
• Conduct transactional analysis and tax structuring for real estate asset acquisitions and dispositions.
• Coordinate with the Transaction Advisory team for real estate transactions.
• Maintain relationships with real estate law firms to promote EisnerAmper's services.
• Advise on like-kind exchanges and their tax implications.
• Provide technical expertise on tax accounting methods applicable to real estate.
• Assist with the review of fund documents and tax consequences of economic agreements.
• Communicate market trends to clients and internal teams.
• Attend and speak at industry events and respond to media inquiries.
• Develop training modules and moderate panels for real estate team education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field.
• 10+ years of tax consulting experience, with recent experience within the last two years.
• CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent Certification.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with Real Estate Private Equity.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Taxation or relevant field.
• Experience using GoSystems or CCH Axcess tax software.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule to support work/life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Participation in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for DE&I efforts.