Overview In this role you will support a major client-service team within Real Estate Solutions, focusing on tax advisory and compliance for real estate clients including REITs and private equity funds. You will oversee day-to-day workflow, manage client relationships, and contribute to high-quality tax guidance under GAAP considerations. The position blends growth opportunities with hands-on client service in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful tax solutions at scale.
Responsibilities- Oversee a portfolio of real estate clients and serve as primary contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Lead a tax team of professionals on client projects
- Manage risk and financial performance of engagements
- Advise clients on transactions and tax issues and deliver high-quality tax service
- Participate in training and contribute to planning training content
- Engage in market and business activities external to the firm to promote FTI
- Maintain understanding of GAAP concepts related to mortgage REITs and PE debt funds
Key requirements- 5+ years of real estate industry tax experience
- CPA license
- Graduate or undergraduate degree in Accounting
- Travel to client sites and FTI offices as needed
- U.S. work authorization (no visa sponsorship)
- 6+ years total experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal and client-service orientation
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
- Taxation of REITs, Partnerships, and other flow-through entities
- Taxation of financial products in credit markets
- U.S. Withholding Tax for funds and non-U.S. partners
