Tax Senior Manager or Managing Director, REITs - Cohen & Company : Job Details

OverviewCohen & Company Certified Public Accountants Cohen & Company is seeking a Tax Senior Manager or Managing Director with a focus in REITs, Private Equity Real Estate Funds, and Private Developers, and an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to client service to join our team! ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development:Responsible for strategy and growth of the firm's REIT services, including identifying market trends, anticipating opportunities, and developing go-to-market strategies/plansBuild strong relationships and interact regularly with clients, internal client partners and up-and-coming talent, external industry groups, Centers of Influence, industry Market Leaders in adjacent sectors, and Service Line Leaders – coordinating to align skills with market trends and drive strategic technical leadership hiresClient Experience:Serve and build relationships with clients, monitoring client service and value proposition, acting as trusted advisor to ensure we are a premium provider providing quality work, open communication, sound advice, and proactive serviceDevelop a comprehensive approach to meet the needs of REIT clients, including leadership around REIT structuring and compliance with a focus on scaling the practice and demonstrating intellectual curiosity to ensure client needs are metWork with private equity real estate funds on entity structure, waterfall calculations, and 704(b) and 704(c) issuesWork with private developers on tax strategy, succession planning, and acquisition/divestiture planningAdjust client pricing, strategy, and services as necessary Leadership, Mentorship & Staff Development:Respect and celebrate the value of each of the stories, backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas of each of our team members, building meaningful relationships with all those you interact withBe growth oriented and work towards building a leveraged model, when appropriateProvide mentoring and motivation to the team, including developing young leaders via active contribution to training and developmentExhibit forward thinking, innovation, and delivering an exceptional work product Technical:Perform Senior Manager or Managing Director level tax advisory, compliance review and tax return signoffServe as a go-to resource for technical questions or knowledgeAct as a technical and/or business leader both internally and externally QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree; CPA or JD 10+ years of progressive experience within tax, preferably in a public accounting firm and including leadership experience with a consistent record of accomplishment and accountability. Estimated Salary Range: $100,000 - $250,000* *Salaries offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Company, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more! About Cohen & Company Named one of America's Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms by USA TODAY and one of the Best of the Best Firms by INSIDE Public Accounting, Cohen & Company offers assurance, tax and advisory services to clients throughout the U.S. and worldwide. The firm serves a broad range of clients, from privately held companies and their owners; to public and private funds, advisers and fund service providers within the investment industry; to Fortune 1000 multinational enterprises. Founded in 1977, Cohen & Company has more than 800 dedicated professionals across the U.S. and 12 offices in Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Through affiliated entities the firm also has an international presence in the Cayman Islands and Ireland. Learn more at cohencpa.com. Locations:Chicago, IL; Baltimore, MD; Detroit or St. Clair Shores, MI; Akron, Cleveland, Youngstown, OH; Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA; Buffalo, NY; Milwaukee, WI; Denver, COLearn More About Us!Learn more about our firm's culture and growth opportunities from our Executive Director of People & Culture! #LifeatCohenAt Cohen & Company, our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of great people first by:Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion;Embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; andOffering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewardspackage, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients. Agency recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information or resumes to any Cohen & Company employee without a recruiting services contract first being entered into with the Cohen & Company Talent Acquisition Team; see policy here.#LI-hybridJob SummaryID: 2024-2042Category: TaxPosition Type: Regular Full-Time