Director, Business Tax Advisory | Real Estate Solutions

About the Role

This role is a tax professional within FTI Consulting’s Real Estate Solutions practice, providing tax services to a portfolio of clients including real estate investment trusts (REITs) and private equity real estate funds.

• Oversee day‑to‑day workflow management for tax return preparation and special projects/consulting.
• Ensure responsiveness to client deadlines and manage compliance throughout the return preparation process.
• Build and manage client relationships as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead a team of tax professionals/assistants working on client projects.
• Help manage risk and financial performance of engagements.
• Advise clients on transactions and other tax issues and deliver high‑quality tax service and advice.
• Participate in training development and contribute to market and business activities external to the firm.
• Assist in the tax aspects of mortgage REITs and private equity debt funds engagements.

We are committed to investing in your professional development. You will receive a dedicated coach, access to self‑guided courses and certifications, and tailored programs for professional milestones to prepare you for future leadership roles.

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting.
• CPA license.
• 5+ years of real‑estate industry tax experience with a well‑regarded accounting firm or direct private experience with a debt fund or mortgage REIT; 6 years overall minimum experience.
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; the employer will not sponsor work visas.
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI offices as required.

• Graduate degree in Taxation or JD.
• Prior experience in a similar position with a public accounting firm (principal or senior manager).
• Experience in private equity debt funds and mortgage REITs.
• Experience in taxation of financial products in credit markets.
• Proficiency in taxation of partnerships, REITs, and other flow‑through entities.
• U.S. Withholding Tax experience with credit/debt funds for non‑U.S. partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial information and manage multiple client engagements.

Minimum Pay: $109,000

Maximum Pay: $224,000.Actual compensation is determined based on market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.