Tax Associate – Real Estate Private Equity

Tax Associate
Boston, MA – in office

About the Opportunity
A leading real estate private equity firm is seeking a Tax Associate to join its Boston office. This role will report directly to senior tax leadership and offers broad exposure across property- and fund-level tax matters within a dynamic investment platform.

The position involves working closely with internal teams and external advisors on tax compliance, reporting, and structuring across a range of real estate investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support federal, state, and local tax compliance across property- and fund-level entities
• Coordinate with property accountants and joint venture partners on tax filings and related requirements
• Assist with preparation and review of tax workpapers, allocations, projections, and estimates
• Partner with external tax advisors on compliance and reporting matters
• Monitor tax deadlines and ensure timely filings and payments
• Assist with REIT compliance and quarterly/year-end testing
• Support tax-related aspects of transactions and internal initiatives
• Contribute to ASC 740 analysis for corporate entities
• Help manage budgets, billings, and engagement coordination with external advisors
• Support investor-related tax inquiries in partnership with internal teams
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and CPA required
• 2+ years of relevant experience, ideally within partnership tax in investment management or real estate
• Strong Excel skills
• Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, self-motivated approach

Compensation

• Base salary up to $115,000, depending on experience
• In addition to base compensation, the role includes a bonus; overall compensation will depend on experience

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, in-office role based in Boston
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship