Tax Partner - Real Estate Debt Funds

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.

There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.RSM has an exciting opportunity for a Federal Tax Partner focusing on real estate debt funds and mortgage REITs to join our Real Estate practice.  This Tax Partner will lead the efforts of multiple teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects in the Real Estate industry;

provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; market, sell, design, and implement tax-planning strategies for clients and manage to budget.

Successful candidates will have deep debt fund and REIT experience with industry expertise in real estate lending and financial products and will have a strong network within the local business community and a proven track record of developing new business and leveraging trusted relationships.

As a Tax Partner at RSM, you will have an important role in developing, mentoring and coaching our people to achieve challenging and rewarding careers and developing them into future leaders of our firm.
** Responsibilities:
*** Client Service - Manage and build trusting client relationships; understand clients' business challenges and goals; work collaboratively with clients and service teams to deliver exceptional value and quality; manage and drive the success of multiple engagements while enhancing profitability; provide additional insights and business solutions that result in expanded business to clients.
* Business Development - Lead the development and execution of growth strategies; actively represent the firm in the business community to promote our brand and capabilities; develop and close new business.
* People Management - Attract, develop, and retain top talent; serve as a mentor and coach for emerging leaders; ensure effective communication and alignment of priorities.
* Expertise Development - Stay current on latest regulatory and legislative developments and the firm's standards and policies; continue to expand expertise in technical areas and develop industry specialization within the Real Estate industry.
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* Basic Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA
* 12+ years in public accounting with experience in debt funds and mortgage REITs
* Strong knowledge of various real estate debt investment platforms and constructs including senior secured first mortgage loans, bridge financing, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and various mortgage-backed security positions
* Structuring experience with use of different vehicles (REIT and non-REIT) to accommodate various debt investment strategies including originate and syndicate; originate and hold; purchase and hold; and distressed workouts
* Familiarity with the tax accounting implications and broader impact on REIT and non-REIT vehicles of various asset types (i.e. debt vs. equity investment, inventory, secured debt, non-secured debt, modified debt, foreclosure property, hedges, etc.) and revenue streams (i.e. character and timing of income recognition, interest income vs. distributable share of real estate activity, gain/loss on disposition, stated interest, unstated interest, fees for services, gain/loss on modification or foreclosure, hedge income, etc.)
* A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
* A proven record of simultaneously managing multiple projects and engagement teams for various clients
* A proven record of collaborating with members of different service lines to bring the full power of the firm and elevate the quality of deliverables and overall client and talent experience of key stakeholders (i.e. SALT, ITAX, Transfer Pricing, Income Tax Provisions, Audit, Consulting, etc.)
* Highly developed problem solving and…