Cost Segregation Manager

Job Description

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You. Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!

Our Forensic & Valuation Services team is seeking a Cost Segregation Manager to join our growing practice. The Manager can be based out of any of our U.S. office locations (New York, NY;
Buffalo, NY;
Rochester, NY;
Philadelphia, PA;
Boston, MA;
Braintree, MA;
Burlington, MA;
Princeton, NJ;
Whippany, NJ;
East Brunswick NJ;
Red Bank, NJ;
Providence, RI;
Columbia, MD;
Tysons Corner, VA;
Nashville, TN;
Boca Raton, FL;
Orlando, FL;
San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Orange County, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Ramon, CA; Portland; Seattle, WA). The in-office expectation is a hybrid schedule (3 days in office expectation per week).

As a Cost Segregation Manager, you will serve as a leader within the Cost Segregation practice, working closely with firm leadership to drive client success, develop team members, and grow the practice. You will oversee a portfolio of engagements, act as a trusted advisor to clients, and contribute to strategic initiatives while partnering with other service lines to deliver comprehensive real estate solutions.

Our Cost Segregation professionals help clients maximize tax savings opportunities through engineering-based analyses of commercial, residential, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and other real estate assets. This role offers significant client exposure, opportunities for professional growth, and the ability to contribute to one of the firm’s expanding specialty practices. Withum's brand is a reflection of our people, our culture, and our strength. We have become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence.

The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive: to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

• Leading and managing a diverse portfolio of cost segregation engagements for commercial, residential, and specialty real estate assets
• Serving as the primary client contact and trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle
• Reviewing and approving technical analyses, engineering reports, and final deliverables to ensure compliance with IRS standards and firm quality requirements
• Overseeing site inspections, cost analyses, and asset classifications performed by engagement teams
• Driving practice growth through business development activities, including cultivating referral sources, identifying opportunities within existing client relationships, participating in networking and industry events, assisting with proposal development, and collaborating with firm leadership to expand the Cost Segregation practice
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to supervisors, senior associates, and associates
• Managing client relationships and identifying opportunities for additional advisory, tax, valuation, and real estate services
• Collaborating with partners and leadership on business development, proposal development, and practice growth initiatives
• Participating in client presentations, networking events, webinars, and thought leadership activities
• Managing engagement economics, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation
• Monitoring industry trends, tax law developments, and IRS guidance impacting cost segregation services
• Supporting recruiting, training, and career development initiatives within the practice

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Architecture, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in cost segregation, construction consulting, engineering, real estate valuation, or a related discipline
• CPA, EA, CCSP, or other relevant professional certification is a plus.
• Significant experience leading cost segregation engagements and advising clients on depreciation strategies
• Advanced knowledge of IRS cost…