Director, Cost Segregation

Director, Cost Segregation

Join Aprio's Specialty Tax Team and help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Director - Cost Segregation to join their dynamic team.

The Director of Cost Segregation is a senior leadership role responsible for managing and growing the firm's cost segregation practice. This individual will lead a team of tax, engineering, and accounting professionals to deliver high-quality cost segregation studies, drive business development, and ensure compliance with IRS regulations. The Director will serve as the technical and strategic lead, providing expert guidance to clients and internal stakeholders to maximize tax benefits through asset reclassification and accelerated depreciation strategies.

Position Responsibilities :

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing cost segregation team.
• Establish and enforce best practices, quality standards, and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with other Specialty Tax leaders to align with firmwide goals.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and review of cost segregation studies across various property types.
• Ensure technical accuracy, defensibility, and timely delivery of all reports.
• Conduct or supervise site inspections and review architectural drawings and cost ledgers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with real estate developers, investors, and tax professionals.
• Interpret and apply federal and state tax regulations related to depreciation and asset classification.
• Stay current on IRS guidance, tax law changes, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with internal tax, engineering, and valuation teams to ensure defensible study results.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop proposals and participate in marketing initiatives (e.g., webinars, whitepapers).
• Support cross-selling efforts across the firm's service lines.
• Provide internal training on cost segregation methodologies and regulatory updates.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.

Qualifications :

$199,000 - $320,000 a year

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

Why work for Aprio :

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks / Benefits we offer for full-time team members :

What's in it for you :

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and / or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.