Harbor Group International
Harbor Group International, 999 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Job Description Posted Monday, October 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Harbor Group Management Company is a multi-billion dollar real estate investment and property management firm. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, goal oriented, creative individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and great communication skills. Harbor Group is dedicated to outstanding customer service and providing exquisite living experience for our residents.
Job Title: Tax Manager
Harbor Group International (HGI) is a leading global real estate investment and management firm. With more than $20 billion in assets under management, the firm invests in and manages diversified property portfolios including office, retail, and multifamily properties. With over 40 years of experience in the industry and over 1,600 employees worldwide, HGI continues to look for real estate investment opportunities.
We are seeking a high performing
Tax Manager
who will fill a leadership role on the Tax Team in the Investment Accounting Department at Harbor Group. The ideal candidate is an experienced tax accountant with a public accounting background, extensive knowledge of partnership taxation, and real estate industry experience. The Tax Manager will manage with tax functions relating to property portfolios, alternative investments, REITs, and corporate entities. This person will oversee areas of federal, state and local tax compliance, while being the main contact with external tax advisors. The Tax Manager will have exposure to tax structuring for acquisitions, dispositions and investors, as well as non-U.S. investor tax compliance, preferred equity and mezzanine debt investments, Freddie Mac bonds, whole loans, REITs, and other complex real estate transactions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Review K-1s and tax returns prepared by CPA firms and coordinate tax forms and tax elections as needed
Manage and oversee busy season timeline, K-1s and tax returns, tax payments, extensions, and delivery of Schedule K-1s to investors
Manage REIT and TRS elections, quarterly REIT testing, and reviewing testing memos prepared by external tax advisors
Review income and withholding tax projections related to real property dispositions
Oversee reconciliation of annual investor tax withholdings
Manage year-end tax projection process for the Harbor Group general partners and select LP investors
Assist with CPA Firm fee negotiations for new and existing work and oversee CPA firm invoice tracking and payments
Manage annual partnership expense budgets and processing related expenses
Oversee tax notice activity and active notice balances, and work with CPA firms to resolve tax assessments
Work with Investor Relations to respond to investor questions related to investor tax deliverables and tax withholding
Monitor changes in tax legislation, update management about discovered modifications, and adjust procedures to comply with new tax requirements
Serve as a team leader with responsibility to communicate with other internal Accounting & Finance team leaders, executive leadership, and the Investor Relations, Equity, Legal, and Asset Management teams
Assist with research and tax structuring related to property acquisitions, dispositions, and recapitalizations
Assist Chief Accounting Officer and VP of Tax with special projects as needed
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent discipline
Advanced degree in taxation preferred
5+ years of relevant work experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and the private sector
CPA or eligible to sit for CPA exam required
Experience with partnership taxation (Form 1065, Schedule K-1) required
Knowledge of real estate purchase and sale transactions preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity
Experience in managing a team and developing people
Expertise in maximizing efficiency and creating new processes
Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, external sponsors, and investors
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint; very strong Excel skills along with the ability to learn new accounting systems
Experience with MRI and YARDI a plus
Understanding of Real Estate Investment Trusts is a plus
The Perks:
Beautiful downtown office building that offers amenities such as free and covered parking, on-site dining, car washing service, a post office, a free gym, and outside green space with views of the Elizabeth River
A comprehensive benefits package that includes an extensive list of health & retirement options, a wellness program, paid holidays, paid time off, maternity and paternity leave, and Dayforce Wallet
An environment that supports learning & development, along with education assistance
Annual Company Leadership Conference and Accounting Department Coaching and Employee Engagement activities
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive Salaries & Bonuses
401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
Paid Personal Time & Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Free Long-Term Disability
Free Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
Wellness Perks
FinFit Health Finance Program
Employee Apartment Discount
Employee Referral Program
Employee Recognition & Awards
Employee Assistance Program
Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Veteran Friendly This pre-employment application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete and accurate manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered.
Harbor Group Management is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Harbor Group International, 999 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
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Job Description Posted Monday, October 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Harbor Group Management Company is a multi-billion dollar real estate investment and property management firm. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, goal oriented, creative individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and great communication skills. Harbor Group is dedicated to outstanding customer service and providing exquisite living experience for our residents.
Job Title: Tax Manager
Harbor Group International (HGI) is a leading global real estate investment and management firm. With more than $20 billion in assets under management, the firm invests in and manages diversified property portfolios including office, retail, and multifamily properties. With over 40 years of experience in the industry and over 1,600 employees worldwide, HGI continues to look for real estate investment opportunities.
We are seeking a high performing
Tax Manager
who will fill a leadership role on the Tax Team in the Investment Accounting Department at Harbor Group. The ideal candidate is an experienced tax accountant with a public accounting background, extensive knowledge of partnership taxation, and real estate industry experience. The Tax Manager will manage with tax functions relating to property portfolios, alternative investments, REITs, and corporate entities. This person will oversee areas of federal, state and local tax compliance, while being the main contact with external tax advisors. The Tax Manager will have exposure to tax structuring for acquisitions, dispositions and investors, as well as non-U.S. investor tax compliance, preferred equity and mezzanine debt investments, Freddie Mac bonds, whole loans, REITs, and other complex real estate transactions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Review K-1s and tax returns prepared by CPA firms and coordinate tax forms and tax elections as needed
Manage and oversee busy season timeline, K-1s and tax returns, tax payments, extensions, and delivery of Schedule K-1s to investors
Manage REIT and TRS elections, quarterly REIT testing, and reviewing testing memos prepared by external tax advisors
Review income and withholding tax projections related to real property dispositions
Oversee reconciliation of annual investor tax withholdings
Manage year-end tax projection process for the Harbor Group general partners and select LP investors
Assist with CPA Firm fee negotiations for new and existing work and oversee CPA firm invoice tracking and payments
Manage annual partnership expense budgets and processing related expenses
Oversee tax notice activity and active notice balances, and work with CPA firms to resolve tax assessments
Work with Investor Relations to respond to investor questions related to investor tax deliverables and tax withholding
Monitor changes in tax legislation, update management about discovered modifications, and adjust procedures to comply with new tax requirements
Serve as a team leader with responsibility to communicate with other internal Accounting & Finance team leaders, executive leadership, and the Investor Relations, Equity, Legal, and Asset Management teams
Assist with research and tax structuring related to property acquisitions, dispositions, and recapitalizations
Assist Chief Accounting Officer and VP of Tax with special projects as needed
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent discipline
Advanced degree in taxation preferred
5+ years of relevant work experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and the private sector
CPA or eligible to sit for CPA exam required
Experience with partnership taxation (Form 1065, Schedule K-1) required
Knowledge of real estate purchase and sale transactions preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity
Experience in managing a team and developing people
Expertise in maximizing efficiency and creating new processes
Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, external sponsors, and investors
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint; very strong Excel skills along with the ability to learn new accounting systems
Experience with MRI and YARDI a plus
Understanding of Real Estate Investment Trusts is a plus
The Perks:
Beautiful downtown office building that offers amenities such as free and covered parking, on-site dining, car washing service, a post office, a free gym, and outside green space with views of the Elizabeth River
A comprehensive benefits package that includes an extensive list of health & retirement options, a wellness program, paid holidays, paid time off, maternity and paternity leave, and Dayforce Wallet
An environment that supports learning & development, along with education assistance
Annual Company Leadership Conference and Accounting Department Coaching and Employee Engagement activities
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive Salaries & Bonuses
401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
Paid Personal Time & Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Free Long-Term Disability
Free Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
Wellness Perks
FinFit Health Finance Program
Employee Apartment Discount
Employee Referral Program
Employee Recognition & Awards
Employee Assistance Program
Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Veteran Friendly This pre-employment application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete and accurate manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered.
Harbor Group Management is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Harbor Group International, 999 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr