Tax Partner - WNT - Real Estate

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RSM has an exciting opportunity for a Tax Partner focusing on real estate to

join our Washington National Tax practice.  This Tax Partner will collaborate

with client service teams to support planning of complex transactions and advise

on real estate investment trust (REIT) qualification matters.

Successful candidates will have deep real estate and REIT experience and will

have a strong network within the real estate business community and a proven

track record of developing new business and leveraging trusted relationships.

As a Tax Partner at RSM, you will have an important role in developing,

mentoring and coaching our people to achieve challenging and rewarding careers

and developing them into future leaders of our firm.

Responsibilities

• Client Service - Manage and build trusting client relationships for the

firm’s largest real estate clients; understand clients' business challenges

and goals; work collaboratively with clients and service teams to deliver

exceptional value and quality; manage and drive the success of multiple

engagements while enhancing profitability and implementing technology

solutions; provide additional insights and business solutions that result in

expanded business to clients.

• Business Development – Co-lead the development and execution of growth

strategies with the federal tax teams; actively represent the firm in the

business community to promote our brand and capabilities; develop and close

new business.

• People Management - Attract, develop, and retain top talent; serve as a

mentor and coach for emerging leaders; ensure effective communication and

alignment of priorities.

• Expertise Development - Stay current on latest regulatory and legislative

developments and the firm's standards and policies; continue to expand

expertise in technical areas and deepen Real Estate industry specialization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA or JD
• Minimum of 12+ years of tax experience, including with a large national

accounting firm

• Structuring experience with use of different vehicles (REIT and non-REIT) to

accommodate various real estate investment strategies

• Familiarity with the tax accounting implications and broader impact on REIT

and non-REIT vehicles of various asset types (i.e. debt vs. equity

investment, inventory, secured debt, non-secured debt, modified debt,

foreclosure property, hedges, etc.) and revenue streams (i.e. character and

timing of income recognition, interest income vs. distributable share of real

estate activity, gain/loss on disposition, stated interest, unstated

interest, fees for services, gain/loss on modification or foreclosure, hedge

income, etc.)

• A proven record of simultaneously managing multiple projects for various

clients

• A proven record of collaborating with members of different service lines to

bring the full power of the firm and elevate the quality of deliverables and

overall client and talent experience of key stakeholders (i.e. SALT, ITAX,

Transfer Pricing, Income Tax Provisions, Audit, Consulting, etc)

• Ability to write research memos, opinions and prepare Private Letter Ruling

Requests

• Participate in firm trainings and outside the firm presentations
• Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills
• Project management and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills required
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize

multiple assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• MST or JD desirable
• Debt fund and/or mortgage REIT experience desirable

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our

people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s

demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about

our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits

[https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits].

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not

tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely

held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or

disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status;

national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental

disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including

family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or

prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status;

pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected

under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in

connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is

committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people

with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an

application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process,

please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com

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