Senior Associate, Property Tax

Who we are:

Leo Berwick is an innovative mergers and acquisitions consulting firm. We are comprised of experienced advisors from global law and accounting firms that add value to transactions as trusted partners throughout the deal life cycle. At Leo Berwick, we hire the best and the brightest. Our teams deliver a dedicated and customized service to every client.

What we’re looking for:

As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a Property Tax Senior Associate to join our team. This role is ideal for a high-performing tax professional who thrives in fast-paced, deal-driven environments and wants to build a career at the intersection of tax and transactions.

As a Senior Associate, you’ll play a key role in the delivery of complex industrial property tax consulting for buy-side and sell-side M&A tax advisory engagements, including assisting with tax appeals and other property tax minimization strategies. You’ll work closely with Managers, Directors, and Partners to provide value-added property tax advice to clients during the transaction lifecycle.

You’re the right fit for this role if –

• Thrive in a fast-paced, deal-focused environment and enjoy tackling complex property tax issues.
• Bring a Big 4 or mid-tier experience and want to apply it in a more agile, entrepreneurial firm.
• Having experience in energy, oil & gas, infrastructure, utility, renewables, and/or other complex industrial consulting, valuation, and appeal work is highly valued.
• Have attended IPT events, such as property tax schools and symposiums, and/or the Wichita Conference.
• Ability to combine strong technical skills with a commercial, client-focused entrepreneurial mindset.
• Are collaborative, curious, and comfortable working through ambiguity.
• Take ownership, deliver on deadlines, and find solutions independently.
• Want to learn from top tax leaders, help grow the practice, and be rewarded for impact.

Benefits & Perks

• Unlimited paid time off, including 2 weeks of disconnected time each year
• Flexible working arrangements – remote and location flexibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive medical, dental insurance
• 401k & retirement contributions
• Monthly fringe benefit stipend (up to $500)
• Additional benefits to support your physical and mental wellness

Responsibilities:

• Support transaction tax due diligence and property tax modeling for clients.

• Analyze target company tax positions and prepare due diligence reports and findings summaries.

• Assist in the design and implementation of tax-efficient deal structures.

• Perform technical tax research and draft concise, client-ready memoranda.

• Collaborate across cross-border teams and functions (e.g., financial due diligence, legal, tax assessment).

• Support property tax appeals and other tax minimization strategies.

• Manage portions of engagements and contribute to process improvements, including knowledge-sharing within the tax team.

• Assist in the analysis of property tax insurance submissions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

• 3–5 years of complex industrial property tax experience and appeal work.

• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

• Experience at a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting or advisory firm is a plus.

• CPA, JD, or CMI designation (or eligibility) strongly preferred.

• Exposure to infrastructure, energy, oil & gas, and renewables, a plus.

• Collaborative team player with a growth mindset.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

• The successful candidates must be able to travel within the USA and Canada as necessary.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this opportunity, please carefully follow these application instructions:

1. Email your application to:  careers@leoberwick.com
2. Use the exact subject line: Your Name, Property Tax, Senior Associate
3. Attach a PDF copy of your resume to the email. (Resumes in other formats will not be considered.)
4. (Optional but appreciated) Share one to two sentences about why you’re interested in this role

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