Fairstead
Purpose‑driven, vertically‑integrated real estate firm developing and managing sustainable multifamily housing nationwide.
Manage tax compliance, planning, and structuring for affordable housing real estate.
3 days ago
$90,000 - $150,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
New York, New York, United States
Hybrid
Company Size
387 Employees
Service Specialisms
Acquisitions
Development
Construction
Property Management
Asset Management
General Contracting
Construction Management
Community Impact
Sector Specialisms
Residential Housing
Sustainable Housing
Development
Construction
Property Management
Community Impact
Capital Markets
Finance
Role
Description
tax compliance
return review
audit management
tax planning
tax technology
transaction structuring
- Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance for real‑estate partnerships and entities.
- Manage review and approval of partnership tax returns (Form 1065) and Schedule K‑1s.
- Coordinate tax return preparation across multiple‑entity structures with external CPA firms.
- Review and approve quarterly and annual tax provisions and estimates.
- Lead tax audit processes and respond to tax authority inquiries.
- Advise on tax‑efficient structures for acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancings.
- Analyze tax implications of transactions, including like‑kind exchanges and installment sales.
- Provide guidance on partnership allocations, capital accounts, and distribution waterfalls.
- Structure debt and equity arrangements to optimize tax outcomes.
- Support Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) compliance and coordinate with tax‑credit syndicators.
- Monitor affordable‑housing tax legislation and assess its impact on the portfolio.
- Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance.
- Implement tax technology solutions, develop policies, and improve reporting efficiencies.
- Collaborate with accounting, finance, development, legal, and external advisors on transaction structuring.
Requirements
cpa
bachelor's
7+ years
real‑estate tax
tax compliance
public accounting
Fairstead is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its finance team. The role will oversee tax compliance, planning, and structuring for a large portfolio of affordable‑housing properties, requiring deep knowledge of real‑estate taxation, partnership structures, and complex tax planning, together with a strong foundation in public accounting.
- Maintain CPA certification, a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and 7+ years of real‑estate tax experience.
Benefits
Compensation is competitive and varies by experience, location, and market benchmarks, with a salary range of $90,000 to $150,000 USD. Fairstead values diversity in backgrounds and experiences and affirms its commitment to being an equal‑opportunity employer, fostering inclusive communities and workplaces.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 2014
Company Origin
Began operations with a national vision that has since expanded dramatically.
Over $4B in Assets
Financial Strength
Demonstrates significant investment in sustainable and mixed-income housing developments.
532 Affordable Units
Impactful Development
Showcases transformative revitalization of aging public housing into modern communities.
30% Energy Savings
Sustainability Efforts
Highlighting significant reductions in energy costs through innovative sustainability measures.
- It operates a vertically integrated model—acquiring, developing, designing, building, and managing communities under one roof.
- Signature projects include seismic retrofits, solar rooftops, and hotel‑to‑residential conversions in urban cores.
- Typical developments blend senior living, workforce, and mixed‑income units with ground‑floor retail and community services.
- Through public‑private partnerships, it revitalizes aging public housing into modern, amenity‑rich neighborhoods.
- Portfolio spans adaptive reuse, ground‑up construction, and asset preservation in 18+ states.
- Specialized teams manage energy, construction, financing, asset operations, and resident services.
Culture + Values
- People First: viewing communities as launching pads for personal and communal growth
- Places with Purpose: partnering with public sector to turn properties into neighborhood stability platforms
- Environmental Impact: implementing integrated sustainability and resiliency strategies
- Community Impact Pillars: health and wellness; bridging the digital divide; environmental and social justice; education and workforce opportunities; financial literacy
- Innovation Focus: piloting and scaling proptech solutions for decarbonization, energy efficiency, and sustainability
Environment + Sustainability
~10% below utility rates
Energy Efficiency From Solar
Community solar installations provide energy at savings below utility rates, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources and lowering costs for users.
$100 million
Investment in Sustainable Housing
Fairstead Ventures is committed to decarbonization and energy efficiency in affordable housing, supporting sustainable living and community development.
- Integrated sustainability and resiliency strategy across operations
- Retrofitting aging building stock: attic, wall, pipe insulation; energy-efficient HVAC, lighting, windows, thermostats
- Adaptive reuse of underutilized properties to reduce environmental footprint
- Community gardens to preserve environment and increase access to fresh produce