Senior Tax Consultant - Cost Segregation

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Job Summary:
As a Senior Tax Consultant in the Cost Segregation field, your responsibilities will include leading and managing studies that integrate with long-term planning strategies. Reviewing construction blueprints, physically inspect client facilities, and draft reports. Frequent out-of-town travel is expected, and direct client contact is essential. Additionally, provide supervision, training, and guidance to tax staff and other team members.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Leading and managing multiple studies that integrate with long-term planning strategies
• Construction cost estimating, reviewing and analyzing construction blueprints, physically inspecting client facilities, and drafting reports for clients.
• Inspect client facilities to document the use and condition of buildings.
• Perform engineering investigation of building assets from blueprints and site inspection.
• Estimate construction costs using costing manuals
• Frequent (10% - 20% of time) out-of-town travel would be required, and direct client contact is expected as well
• Proven track record of project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and interactive team environment
• Providing supervision, training, mentoring and guidance to tax staff, seniors and other members of the team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a cost segregation professional, construction engineering or management, or construction cost estimating
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software - specifically Excel and Word
• Organized, detail-oriented, exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• CPA, PMP, Certified Cost Segregation Professional preferred
• High level knowledge of the general tax depreciation rules preferred
• Self-starter with the ability to manage a project from beginning to end. Work with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information to perform cost segregation studies
• Knowledge of building systems, construction techniques and experience in construction cost estimating preferred
• Ability to drive, manage and develop staff in an interactive team environment
• Exceptional organizational, communication and presentation (verbal and written) skills

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected].
Wipfli supports equal pay for equal work and values each candidate's unique experiences and skill sets. The estimated pay range for this position is: $64,000 - $114,000. Compensation within the range is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, individuals' skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, business needs and applicable employment laws.
Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process
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