Tax Manager – Corporate, Partnership & REIT (Hybrid)

About the role

Our client, a well‑established real estate firm in Orange County, is seeking a Tax Manager to lead income tax planning, compliance and risk management across corporate, partnership and REIT structures. The role reports to the Director of Income Tax Planning & Compliance and offers a hybrid work‑from‑home schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Manage external advisors to review and file timely federal, state and local corporate, partnership, franchise and information tax returns.
• Implement tax strategies to minimize the company’s overall tax burden and function costs.
• Support due‑diligence for acquisitions and tax matters related to disposition transactions.
• Oversee indirect tax filings, including B&O tax, gross receipts tax and business licenses.
• Handle quarterly income tax provision, intercompany transactions, tax credit tracking and annual corporate overhead for the taxable REIT subsidiary.
• Assist with income tax examinations and respond to tax notices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s or Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• 5‑7+ years of progressive tax planning, compliance and return preparation experience for corporate, partnership and REIT entities.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience with Big 4 public accounting firms preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical and leadership abilities in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• CPA certification.
• Yardi tax software experience.
• Expertise in partnership taxation, corporate tax and California tax matters.
• Knowledge of REIT qualification, REIT/TRS transfer pricing and U.S. GAAP reporting for income taxes.
• Big 4 public accounting experience.