Tax Manager

Harbor Group Management Company is a multi-billion dollar real estate investment and property management firm. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, goal oriented, creative individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and great communication skills. Harbor Group is dedicated to outstanding customer service and providing exquisite living experience for our residents.

Job Title : Tax Manager

Location : Onsite, Norfolk, Virginia Corporate Office

Harbor Group International (HGI) is a leading global real estate investment and management firm. With more than $20 billion in assets under management, the firm invests in and manages diversified property portfolios including office, retail, and multifamily properties. With over 40 years of experience in the industry and over 1,600 employees worldwide, HGI continues to look for real estate investment opportunities.

We are seeking a high performing Tax Manager who will fill a leadership role on the Tax Team in the Investment Accounting Department at Harbor Group. The ideal candidate is an experienced tax accountant with a public accounting background, extensive knowledge of partnership taxation, and real estate industry experience. The Tax Manager will manage with tax functions relating to property portfolios, alternative investments, REITs, and corporate entities. This person will oversee areas of federal, state and local tax compliance, while being the main contact with external tax advisors. The Tax Manager will have exposure to tax structuring for acquisitions, dispositions and investors, as well as non-U.S. investor tax compliance, preferred equity and mezzanine debt investments, Freddie Mac bonds, whole loans, REITs, and other complex real estate transactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Review K-1s and tax returns prepared by CPA firms and coordinate tax forms and tax elections as needed

Manage and oversee busy season timeline, K-1s and tax returns, tax payments, extensions, and delivery of Schedule K-1s to investors

Manage REIT and TRS elections, quarterly REIT testing, and reviewing testing memos prepared by external tax advisors

Review income and withholding tax projections related to real property dispositions

Oversee reconciliation of annual investor tax withholdings

Manage year-end tax projection process for the Harbor Group general partners and select LP investors

Assist with CPA Firm fee negotiations for new and existing work and oversee CPA firm invoice tracking and payments

Manage annual partnership expense budgets and processing related expenses

Oversee tax notice activity and active notice balances, and work with CPA firms to resolve tax assessments

Work with Investor Relations to respond to investor questions related to investor tax deliverables and tax withholding

Monitor changes in tax legislation, update management about discovered modifications, and adjust procedures to comply with new tax requirements

Serve as a team leader with responsibility to communicate with other internal Accounting & Finance team leaders, executive leadership, and the Investor Relations, Equity, Legal, and Asset Management teams

Assist with research and tax structuring related to property acquisitions, dispositions, and recapitalizations

Assist Chief Accounting Officer and VP of Tax with special projects as needed

Experience, Skills and Qualifications :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent discipline

Advanced degree in taxation preferred

5+ years of relevant work experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and the private sector

CPA or eligible to sit for CPA exam required

Experience with partnership taxation (Form 1065, Schedule K-1) required

Knowledge of real estate purchase and sale transactions preferred

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity

Experience in managing a team and developing people

Expertise in maximizing efficiency and creating new processes

Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, external sponsors, and investors

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint; very strong Excel skills along with the ability to learn new accounting systems

Experience with MRI and YARDI a plus

Understanding of Real Estate Investment Trusts is a plus

The Perks :

Beautiful downtown office building that offers amenities such as free and covered parking, on-site dining, car washing service, a post office, a free gym, and outside green space with views of the Elizabeth River

A comprehensive benefits package that includes an extensive list of health & retirement options, a wellness program, paid holidays, paid time off, maternity and paternity leave, and Dayforce Wallet

An environment that supports learning & development, along with education assistance

Annual Company Leadership Conference and Accounting Department Coaching and Employee Engagement activities

WHAT WE OFFER :

Competitive Salaries & Bonuses

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions

Paid Personal Time & Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Free Long-Term Disability

Free Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions

Wellness Perks

FinFit Health Finance Program

Employee Apartment Discount

Employee Referral Program

Employee Recognition & Awards

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

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This pre-employment application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete and accurate manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered.

Harbor Group Management is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE / M / F / D / V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Details

Job Family HGI Finance & Accounting

Pay Type Salary

Education Level Bachelor’s Degree