Tax Manager – Income Tax Planning & Compliance
Irvine, CA | Hybrid
Salary: $ 1 30,000 - $ 1 70,000 per year plus bonus depending on experience
Growing Publicly Traded Real Estate Company seeking an experienced Tax Manager to support income tax planning, compliance, and risk management across corporate, partnership, and REIT structures. This role serves as a key technical resource, partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure the company’s tax position is compliant, optimized, and aligned with business strategy.
Reporting to the Director, Income Tax Planning & Compliance, the Tax Manager will lead complex tax matters, support strategic transactions, and play an integral role in managing audits, filings, and tax planning initiatives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage federal, state, and local income tax filings for corporate, partnership, and REIT entities
Coordinate with external advisors to prepare, review, and file income and franchise tax returns
Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax exposure and compliance costs
Oversee REIT qualification testing and support ongoing maintenance of REIT status
Assist with tax due diligence for acquisitions and support tax aspects of disposition transactions
Manage indirect tax filings and taxable REIT subsidiary activities, including provisions and intercompany transactions
Support income tax audits, examinations, and responses to tax notices
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance ( Master’s preferred)
5–7+ years of progressive experience in tax planning and compliance
Strong knowledge of partnership taxation and REIT structures
CPA preferred; Big 4 experience a plus
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
