REIT Tax Director

Atlanta, GA | Atlanta, GA

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Atlanta, GA 30339, USA

Description

At Bennett Thrasher, we offer the expertise and opportunities of a large accounting firm, while providing a commitment to culture and a family-like work atmosphere. By joining our firm, you’ll have immediate opportunities to collaborate on meaningful work with clients in a variety of industries and work together with other associates across practices. You’ll not only be able to dive into challenging projects with a diverse set of clients, you’ll also have opportunities to participate in firm activities that reflect your individual passions; from our Business Resource Groups to the BT Foundation.

We work hard to help our clients solve challenges, but we also believe in taking time for what matters and offer benefits for you that reflect this mindset. We offer a competitive benefits program that includes generous vacation time, exceptional opportunities for growth and flexibility in both our dress code and work model. Apply today to learn more about how you can excel in a career with Bennett Thrasher.

Bennett Thrasher (“BT”) has an opening for a REITTax Director specializing in REIT compliance. We are looking to expand our existing real estate practice into the REIT space. Come be a part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next. Our real estate practice has a long history of superior client service and technical skills that has made us one of the largest industry segments within the firm.

Responsibilities :

• Extensive technical skills, including providing full services to real estate owners, developers and investors, including REITS, institutional real estate funds managed by financial institutions and privately held real estate entities.
• Work with engagement and client personnel to address complex tax and accounting issues, reviews all finished tax deliverables and tax accruals for accuracy and completeness, and ensures that client communications (written and oral) are provided in a timely manner to avoid surprises.
• Provide the engagement partner responsible for the tax work with timely status updates and communicates and involves the partner in the resolution of client service, tax or accounting problems / issues as they arise
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry trends to assess their impact on the company's tax strategies and operations.
• Manage and mentor a team of tax professionals, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Develop engagement budgets, coordinates required resources, bills engagements, and manages performance against stated objectives to ensure that client (deliverables) and firm objectives (engagement economics) are met.
• Participate in business development efforts to include working collaboratively with partners and marketing professionals to target and build relationships with client prospects

Qualifications :

Bennett Thrasher is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and / or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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