Chief Asset Strategist

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Colliers International Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Chief Asset Strategist. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for helping clients maximize tax savings by analyzing fixed assets and federal tax depreciation methods.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct research and apply relevant tax codes to determine appropriate recovery periods and in-service dates.
  • Perform site inspections to identify all depreciable properties.
  • Conduct takeoffs using blueprints and physical site inspections.
  • Prepare detailed analyses of construction costs and the depreciable tax basis of recently constructed, acquired, or renovated properties and look back studies.
  • Estimate unit costs using costing programs such as RS Means and industry-standard techniques.
  • Review clients' historical fixed asset depreciation schedules, current year capital maintenance plans, and repair and maintenance costs for accurate tax accounting.
  • Analyze construction cost ledgers, contractor payment applications, and other cost documentation, reconciling them with accounting records.
  • Evaluate property data through records, appraisals, and tax assessments.
  • Write reports and prepare forms (e.g., IRS 3115) to support analysis findings.
  • Train staff and expand the practice.
Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, or related field.
  • 10+ years of direct cost segregation experience and/or capital asset accounting and depreciation.
  • Strong knowledge of building systems, construction techniques, and construction documentation (i.e., AIA forms G702 and G703, change order logs, project cost summaries, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of construction cost estimating techniques (i.e., Marshall & Swift Valuation Service, R.S. Means).
  • Strong knowledge of Federal tax law relating to fixed assets and depreciation (Section 1245 and 1250 property, Rev Proc. 87-56, IRC 168, etc.), Federal tangible property regulations, and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
  • Confidence and professionalism to effectively communicate via email, phone, and in person.
  • Computer proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
About Colliers International

Colliers International is a leading global real estate services company that provides a full range of services to clients around the world. Our team is passionate, take ownership, and always do what's right for our clients, people, and communities. We are committed to providing exceptional service and expertise to our clients, and we are looking for talented professionals to join our team.



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