Business Tax Services - Federal Tax Advisory - Cost Segregation - Senior

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The Opportunity A Senior conducts the analysis of our cost segregation studies, with the main focus of providing detailed, thoughtful estimates utilizing construction drawings.  In addition, they also work on gathering raw data from clients (through invoices, fixed asset system (FAS) details, construction in progress downloads, or other forms of documentation) and summarizing them succinctly utilizing MS Excel.  Once compiled in a concise format, this data is then uploaded into and manipulated within our proprietary MS Access database tool (DART) for further analytics.  The Senior also has client interaction through email correspondence as well as conducting site visits.  The expectation at this level is that most of the cost segregation analysis can be performed with minimal oversight from the engagement manager.   Your Key Responsibilities

Building effective long-term relationships with colleagues and clients, understanding unique needs to provide a tailored service Capitalizing on opportunities to develop your reputation as a subject matter professional, develop new skills and progress your career (take responsibility for own career) Identifying and reacting to risks and internal opportunities to improve our services and processes Providing support, coaching and feedback to develop team members Supervised daily by Manager or Senior Manager Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to prioritize or request clarification on the priority of various engagements Responsible for management of daily project tasks in order to meeting client deadlines Responsible for daily monitoring and reporting of engagement metrics as directed by Engagement Manager Must provide day to day coaching and mentoring to junior colleagues Provide regular status updates to Engagement Manager

Skills and Attributes for Success

In-depth understanding of cost segregation principles and relevant case law Entrepreneurial spirit  Strong communication skills Translating complex data from a range of sources into client deliverables Understanding the various types of construction documents to determine an efficient approach to studies (drawings, appraisals, google earth) Understanding nuances of different industries and their construction process and contracting strategies Researching relevant tax authorities to: 1) build a case for asset classifications and tax positions; and 2) prepare supporting engagement documentation Understanding case law to apply the facts and circumstances effectively to other situations In-depth understanding of cost segregation principles and relevant case law

Adept at reading blueprints, estimating costs of construction, and experience using cost-estimating manuals Knowledgeable of construction contracting types (GMP, EPC) and real estate documents such as contracts, leases, appraisals and closing statements Skilled at using Microsoft Access, DART (Access based EY tool), and Bluebeam, including ability to create custom outputs Efficient project management skills Attention to detail and self-review Adaptable to collaborating and teaming with various engagement managers and colleagues Ability to adapt your work style to accommodate both internal and client team members Effective collaboration and negotiation skills, and the confidence to challenge senior colleagues Strong analytical, managerial, leadership, organizational, and verbal communication skills Ability to support internal business development efforts such as creating benefit estimates, proposals and SOWs

To qualify for the role you must have

A bachelor's degree in a related field (i.e. architecture,