Senior Consultant, Business Tax Advisory | Real Estate Solutions | Multiple Locations

Who We Are  

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. 

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. 

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role  

FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring practice focuses on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional challenges faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders.   

FTI Consulting’s Real Estate Solutions has a singular focus on the real estate and finance industry and the capital markets that serve it. Our services are designed to create integrated financial, tax and real estate solutions for clients having underlying value in real estate operations and assets. We provide an unsurpassed range of real estate advisory services including merger and acquisitions, due diligence, valuation, lease consulting, forensic accounting, financial outsourcing, IPO, REIT tax structuring and compliance, executive compensation, master planning and development services, cost segregation and private client services. We represent leading public and private real estate entities including Equity and Mortgage REITs, financial institutions, investment banks, opportunity funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, pension advisors and owners/developers.  

What You’ll Do  

This is a great opportunity for a tax professional to play a significant role on a major client-service team.  Candidate will be responsible for various real estate clients, such as real estate investment trusts (REITS) and private equity real estate funds.  This person will oversee day-to-day workflow management. Responsiveness to client deadlines (for both tax return and special projects/consulting) is essential. Candidate will possess strong compliance skills (i.e., management of the tax return preparation process) as well as the ability to grow technically. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for this team-oriented position. Candidate will have the opportunity to grow with high visibility clients in a challenging and fast-paced environment that is results-oriented. There is a strong focus on collaboration as well as professional and career growth.  

• Review of Corporate and Partnership tax returns.  
• Responsible for highlighting tax issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements.  
• Clearly and accurately document the tax compliance forms as defined in planning.  
• Assign and review work papers prepared by staff and assist in writing correspondence to tax authorities.  
• Research tax and client requested inquiries.  
• Build your tax knowledge in various states.  
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence with client matters, as well as personal growth.  
• Focus on client requests, be responsive to client changes and develop strong relationships with client personnel.  
• Understand your client's industry.  
• Responsible for training tax team members through teamwork and leadership. Set goals and responsibilities. Furnish feedback during the tax compliance process and foster openness to communicate.  
• Strive towards learning client accounting/tax systems and processes.  
• Gain knowledge of the client’s business and stay current on industry and related tax matters. Present information to entire tax team, as well as propose enhancements to client's future tax planning.  
• Demonstrate professionalism and develop collaborative skills in dealings with internal and external clients.  
• Use of technology to enhance and streamline the tax preparation and reporting process.  
• Assist in development of potential opportunities and contacts for Real Estate Solutions and participate in the proposal process.  
• Continuation of your educational and career growth through self-study, CPA exam preparation and internal/external CPE courses.  
• Co-author tax alerts/thought-pieces   

How You’ll Grow   

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.  

What You Will Need To Succeed  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting 
• Education in compliance with CPA exam requirements  
• 3+ years post-graduate work experience 
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed 
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Public Accounting or equivalent 
• Experience in real estate and partnership taxation 
• Strong analytical skills and accounting or audit knowledge 
• Requisite education and working toward CPA certification 
• Knowledge of Excel, MS-Word; familiarity with tax preparation software (GoSystem preferred) 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Willingness to share innovative concepts 

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