Senior Manager, Cost Segregation

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Cost Segregation Senior Manager to join the Credits & Incentives practice. This role serves as a key technical resource for cost segregation matters, partnering with clients, firm leaders, internal tax teams, and external service providers to deliver technically sound, client-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on cost segregation matters for clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Advise clients on how cost segregation strategies may impact their tax position, financial statements, and cash flow.
• Review property information and prepare or validate estimated benefit analyses for prospective engagements.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with external cost segregation providers, including scoping projects, reviewing deliverables, and resolving outstanding items.
• Review completed cost segregation studies for accuracy and help ensure results are appropriately reflected in client tax filings.
• Partner with tax teams on depreciation schedules, accounting method changes, and other fixed-asset considerations.
• Provide technical guidance related to:
  • MACRS depreciation
  • bonus depreciation
  • Section 179
  • Qualified Improvement Property
  • Tangible Property Regulations
  • partial asset dispositions
  • depreciation recapture
• Support matters involving:
  • Form 3115 and Section 481(a) adjustments
  • Section 1031 exchanges
  • Sections 179D and 45L
  • related federal and state depreciation considerations
• Support practice leadership through client meetings, business development opportunities, and internal training.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and external service providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• Active Certified Cost Segregation Professional (CCSP) designation and membership in good standing with the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP) required.
• 7+ years of direct, hands-on cost segregation experience, including preparing and/or reviewing cost segregation studies.
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax implications associated with cost segregation, depreciation, deductions, and timing.
• Experience with accounting method changes, including Form 3115 and Section 481(a) adjustments.
• Strong knowledge of MACRS, bonus depreciation, Section 179, Qualified Improvement Property, Tangible Property Regulations, partial asset dispositions, and depreciation recapture.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical guidance for clients and internal teams.
• Strong client service, relationship management, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or Enrolled Agent designation, or relevant engineering or construction background.
• Experience within a cost segregation firm, public accounting firm, fixed-asset practice, or specialized tax consulting environment.
• Experience supporting audit defense of cost segregation studies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $150,000—$250,000 USD

Location

• Remote