Senior Director, Business Tax Advisory | Real Estate Soultions

Who We Are  

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.  

At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.  

There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.   

 Are you ready to make an 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 an experienced tax professional to play a significant role on the real estate tax client-service team. The Tax Senior Director will supervise team staff members and reports to the Senior Managing Director. This person will also lead 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 be responsible for real estate clients, including real estate investment trusts (REITS), family-office and private equity real estate funds.

• Responsible for a portfolio of clients of varying size and scope and act as the point of contact for internal and external clients

• Build and manage client relationships

• Lead team of tax professionals working on client projects

• Manage risk and financial performance of engagements

• Manage REIT and tax due diligence projects and other tax consulting engagements requiring expertise in corporate and flow-through taxation

• Anticipate client needs and advise clients on transactions/tax issues and be responsible for delivering high quality tax service and advice

• Plan and execute training content for internal and external clients

• Encourage innovation of client solutions by utilizing technology efficiently

• Support the growth of the team through initiating continuous coaching and professional development opportunities

• Participate in and contribute to market and business activities external to the firm, presenting a positive image of self and FTI

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

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting

• CPA License

• 7+ years of real estate industry tax experience with a well-regarded accounting firm or direct private experience with a REIT, PE Fund or family office; 8 years overall minimum experience

• This role may require travel to clients and FTI offices

• 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 Skills

• Graduate degree in Taxation or JD is a plus

• Proficient in taxation of Partnerships

• Excellent research and writing skills

• Current or previous experience in a similar position with a public accounting firm (principal, senior manager)

• U.S. Withholding Tax experience for non-U.S. Partners

• Technically strong in the taxation of REITs, Partnerships, and other flow-through entities

• General understanding of key concepts under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as it relates to public REITs/PE Funds

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial information; experience managing multiple client engagements and providing exceptional client service

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