Tax Manager - Real Estate

Thomas, Judy & Tucker (TJT), is a leading full-service CPA firm providing audit/attestation, taxation, and outsource accounting services to North Carolina and beyond for 35 years. Our firm has 20 partners and 275+ professionals with offices in Raleigh, Durham, Wilmington, and Cedar Point, North Carolina.

Our employees establish collaborative and personalized relationships with our clients that has in turn allowed our firm to establish a reputation for excellence in the North Carolina business community. TJT serves privately held businesses from most major industries including real estate, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, restaurants, retail, non-profit agencies, and high net worth individuals. Inside Public Accounting recently recognized us as one of the Fastest Growing Firms nationally as well as one of the top 200 firms in the United States for 2025.

As TJT’s mission states, “The source of our strength is our people.” Our firm offers a collaborative working atmosphere where our employees become part of a cohesive client service team. We offer the technical resources and expertise of a large firm combined with the personal attention and service of a local firm.

Tax Manager – Real Estate 

***This position is slated to start Q2 of 2026*** 

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina; Durham, North Carolina; Wilmington, North Carolina – Hybrid work model available (candidates must be able to work onsite at a TJT office at least three days per week) 

About the Position: 

TJT is actively seeking a dynamic Tax Manager to drive our thriving real estate practice forward. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee and review tax matters for a diverse range of real estate clients—including multifamily properties, land development ventures, and both commercial and residential construction projects.  

You’ll play a key role in mentoring TJT’s tax professionals and building lasting, trusted relationships with our clients. Expertise in partnership taxation is essential, with a strong command of like kind exchanges, special allocations, lot cost allocations, and step ups required. 

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing, rapidly expanding team and work with clients in the real estate industry. We’re looking for a proactive professional who thrives in a client-focused environment, values collaboration, and is committed to delivering exceptional service.  

Essential Functions: 

• Lead the review of tax returns for real estate clients, including Form 1065 and Form 1120-S 

• Manage client engagements from inception to completion, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards 

• Establish and cultivate meaningful relationships with clients and firm leadership, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor 

• Develop in-depth knowledge of client businesses, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and consistently meet client deadlines 

• Stay ahead of evolving tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards—apply this knowledge proactively to benefit client engagements 

• Collaborate closely with TJT’s tax team to share expertise, coordinate strategies, and deliver seamless service 

• Consistently provide timely, high-quality deliverables that exceed client expectations 

• Expand your technical expertise by staying current on industry trends, developments, and authoritative guidance, applying it to complex scenarios 

 Professional Requisites: 

• Minimum of 5 years of real estate tax experience within the public accounting industry  

• Advanced skills in preparing and reviewing partnership tax returns 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; master’s degree in accounting is preferred 

• Active CPA certification strongly preferred 

• Prior experience in public accounting required 

• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills 

Why TJT?

• The chance to work with owners and management of North Carolina’s top middle-market companies and established family-owned businesses
• Supporting clients within the areas of hospitality, real estate, non-profit agencies, restaurants, manufacturing, and construction
• For tax and audit professionals, reasonable hour expectations during busy season and 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year
• A collaborative working atmosphere with a large team of experienced CPAs
• Hybrid work is an option for qualified candidates - TJT defines hybrid as 2-3 days minimum in one of our four office locations 

TJT Benefits

• Covered Health Insurance for Employees
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year for tax and audit professionals 
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Automatic employer 401(k) Contribution 
• Relocation assistance
• Parental Leave
• Opportunities to work a flexible schedule