Tax Director (Real Estate Division) Remote/Boston

Overview

An opportunity exists to lead and grow a division within a Real Estate tax group focused on Community and Economic Development. This Director-level role involves managing a team of tax professionals and serving as a signer for Partnership and Corporate tax returns. The position includes client-facing strategic responsibilities, working closely with assurance partners and other corporate tax divisions. Ideal candidates will have experience with real estate multi-family residential and commercial development projects from inception through exit.

Responsibilities

• Consult with developer clients and owners on complex tax issues throughout project phases, including application processing, syndication, and loan closing
• Analyze tax opinions for implications on new projects
• Utilize expertise in low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), new markets tax credits (NMTC), and historic rehabilitation tax credits (HRTC)
• Review and prepare financial forecasts for tax credit projects
• Advise clients, finance teams, and tax attorneys on optimizing tax credit equity investments by evaluating ownership structures, subsidies, and financing options
• Develop reference materials and standardize procedures within the tax practice
• Document assumptions used in financial forecasts and projections
• Create and deliver training for staff in areas of expertise
• Maintain high-level technical knowledge in tax regulations and practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting required; Master of Science in Taxation preferred
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification required
• Minimum 10 years of progressive tax experience with strong knowledge of limited partnerships and limited liability companies
• In-depth understanding of tax credit programs including LIHTC, HRTC, NMTC, and renewable energy tax credits (RETC)
• Interest in community development finance and tax credit subsidized investments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong team collaboration and attention to detail
• Experience in consulting and business development preferred
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage complex activities and prioritize competing deadlines
• Position is remote with occasional travel to client sites, corporate meetings, and training sessions

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $138,000 – $175,000 per year, excluding bonus potential
• Competitive bonus plan
• Flexible work-from-anywhere policy (options include Westborough, Boston, hybrid, or fully remote)
• Comprehensive benefits package including subsidized medical and dental coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and disability coverage
• Generous and flexible paid time off
• Leadership and professional development coaching and training
• Access to wealth management consultations
• Extensive learning and development resources including CPE catalog
• Firm-sponsored memberships in professional organizations
• Participation in specialized programs such as Zip2CPA and tailored MBA offerings
• Recognition through peer-driven and partner-nominated awards
• Team member referral incentives
• Access to automation tools to streamline manual processes

Location

Remote position with occasional travel required to client locations and corporate events.