Director of Tax, Real Estate

Title: Tax Director Real Estate
Location: Orange County CA hybrid (50% in-office)
Salary: $170K$260K base (DOE)

Overview
A growing public accounting firm is seeking a Tax Director to lead real estate-focused engagements. This role combines technical tax expertise client advisory team leadership and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Review complex tax returns (partnerships individuals S-Corps C-Corps) and supporting workpapers
• Advise clients on tax implications of business and personal transactions
• Research complex tax issues (federal state and international) and prepare technical memoranda
• Lead multiple client engagements ensuring quality timelines and profitability
• Manage engagement budgets staffing and client relationships
• Mentor and develop team members; provide technical guidance and training
• Stay current on tax law changes and share insights internally and with clients
• Respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries audits and notices
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and support new business efforts
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver comprehensive client solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting; Masters in Tax or related field preferred
• Active CPA license
• 7 years of public accounting tax experience
• 3 years in a leadership/managerial role
• Strong technical tax knowledge and research skills
• Proven ability to manage teams projects and client relationships
• Experience with tax software and engagement management tools (ex CCH Axcess or similar)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical dental and vision)
• Bonuses
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid schedule)
• Generous paid time off including sick leave
• 11 paid company holidays
• Parental leave
• Employee wellness programs