Senior Tax Accountant​/Tax Manager

Senior Tax Accountant/Tax Manager

Fidelis Realty Partners
4500 Bissonnet Street, Suite 200
Bellaire, TX 77401

• Oversee and participate in the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns across the portfolio.
• Manage partnership tax compliance, including preparation and review of Forms 1065, 8879, and K-1 schedules.
• Support partnership allocations, capital account reconciliations, and review of K-1 packages.
• Coordinate with legal and finance teams on new entity formations, acquisitions, and dispositions to ensure tax‑efficient structuring.
• Partner with Deloitte and other advisors on return preparation, review, and filing, with a long‑term goal of bringing appropriate processes in‑house.
• Maintain fixed asset and tax depreciation schedules, supporting cost segregation and capitalization reviews where needed.
• Oversee and assist with property tax filings and payments.
• Prepare and file 1099s and sales/use tax returns in‑house.
• Serve as the main liaison between Fidelis, external auditors, and tax consultants to ensure accuracy and timely filing.
• Maintain accurate and organized tax work papers, schedules, and documentation for audit support.
• Provide insight and recommendations to leadership on potential tax exposures, compliance risks, and structuring opportunities.

• Education:
  
  Bachelors in Accounting or relevant field, Master’s preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive tax experience.
• Strong understanding of partnership tax principles and compliance requirements.
• Experience in real estate, private equity, or fund environments highly preferred.
• Proven ability to coordinate with auditors and external tax advisors.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex tax issues to non‑tax professionals.