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Our Real Estate practice serves a range of clients including Real Estate Investment Trusts, Real Estate Private Equity Funds, real estate developers and family offices invested in real estate. You will also work with a wide variety of clients across multiple property types who have invested in real estate for decades as well as entrepreneurs who are just buying their first building. 

We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager for our Real Estate group located in Chicago, IL. We serve a broad array of real estate owners, developers, and investors including public and private companies, homebuilders, real estate opportunity funds, hotel companies, private equity firms, REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), and brokerage companies. Our people work on key client issues in domestic federal taxation, with a focus on implementing tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives.

As a Tax Senior Manager for RSM you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around three core concepts (Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development): 

• Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback – approximately 10- 20% of your time 

• Train and develop staff members 

• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm 

• Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high-value quality tax advice and seek to expand services to clients 

• Drive growth and profitability of industry/specialty area by generating new revenue on existing client portfolio, cross selling and new clients for the tax practice – approximately 30 - 40% of your time 

• Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, consulting, etc. – approximately 20- 40% of your time 

• Serving as Tax client service coordinator while developing and executing the firm’s client service plan 

• Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards 

• Build relationships across lines of business to ensure excellent client service through an integrated service approach 

• Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance 

• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law 

• Other duties as assigned  

• Some travel may be required 

**All percentages may vary based on location, line of business, and client need** 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting  

• CPA, JD, LLM, or EA 

• 8 or more years of public accounting experience or equivalent in law firms or industry. 

• Must be able to support financial growth efforts and manage a book of business. 

• Experience with one or more of the following: S-Corps, C-Corps, or Partnerships  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A proven record of simultaneously managing multiple projects and engagement teams for various clients 

• Project management and critical thinking skills 

• Ability to generate new business and extend service opportunities 

• Experience preparing or reviewing accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740’s  

• Experience in dealing with international tax matters a plus 

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.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, 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 (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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; 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 [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $122,300 - $245,900