Remote Tax Manager, Real Estate

Job Title: Remote Tax Manager (Real Estate Specialist)

Job ID: 957990

Date Posted: January 26, 2026

Employment Type: Full-time (W2)

Hiring Company: Confidential

Location: US Remote (Telecommute)
Applicants must be located in the United States.

Base Salary: $112,000 – $135,000 per year (USD)
Commensurate with experience; adjustments available for high cost-of-labor markets.

Role Summary

Are you a CPA who thrives in the complexity of real estate tax but wants total control over your schedule? We are a forward-thinking firm looking for a Remote Tax Manager to lead our real estate and construction service line. This role is designed for a technical expert who enjoys solving the puzzles of 1031 exchanges and special allocations while working in a 100% paperless, flexible environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Review: Lead the review of complex 1065 returns, specifically focusing on real estate and construction clients.
• Specialized Advisory: Manage intricate tax scenarios, including 1031 exchanges, special allocations, cost segregation studies, and partnership agreement analysis.
• Engagement Management: Act as the primary lead for client engagements, overseeing workflows from initial research to final delivery and billing.
• Team Supervision: Mentor and guide project teams, providing constructive feedback and fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture.
• Process Leadership: Leverage technology (CCH Axcess/Engagement) to streamline tax research and reporting in a digital-first workspace.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Credentials: Active CPA license is mandatory.
• Experience: 5+ years of recent public accounting experience with a heavy focus on the real estate sector.
• Niche Expertise: Proven experience with Partnership tax (1065), including cost segregation and specialized real estate tax strategies.
• Tech Savvy: Expert proficiency in CCH Axcess & Engagement and MS Office; comfortable adopting new cloud-based tools.
• Communication: Strong ability to relay complex tax issues to clients and team members clearly and confidently.

Compensation/Benefits

• Time Off: 5 weeks of PTO, 14.5 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Retirement: 401(k) profit-sharing plan with immediate vesting of employer contributions.
• Insurance: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability (STD/LTD) coverage.
• Growth Incentives: Performance-based incentive plan for sales leads and business development.

Why This Opportunity is Different We don’t just offer remote work—we offer true autonomy. Our firm’s core philosophy is built on a work whenever and wherever you want model. You’ll have the freedom to manage your desk as a specialist in a high-demand niche while being supported by a culture that values knowledge sharing over internal competition. It’s the technical challenge of a big firm with the lifestyle of a boutique, flexible workspace.