Senior Analyst, Real Estate Tax

Article Student Living is hiring a Senior Analyst, Real Estate Tax responsible for gathering, reconciling, and analyzing financial data across multiple U.S. and state entities to support the company's tax compliance and reporting processes. The individual will lead the tax compliance process for the entire Article organization including property, fund, and corporate for federal & state taxes.
Article Student Living provides the best experience for student residents living in our communities. We do this by putting people first — both our employees and our residents. We believe in investing in our people through training and support, generous employee benefits and perks, and opportunities for career advancement by growing throughout our portfolio.
You will report to the Managing Director, Finance & Accounting.
You will work on-site at our Chicago, IL office Monday–Thursday and from home on Fridays.
The salary range for this role is $110K - $120K, plus an annual bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the organization’s tax compliance process across property, fund, and corporate entities, ensuring timely and accurate federal, state, and local filings.
• Oversee tax return preparation and the tax provision process, partnering with internal accounting teams and external advisors to prepare supporting documentation and working papers.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the parent company, external tax advisors, and auditors, coordinating tax reporting, estimates, and responding to inquiries or ad-hoc requests.
• Collaborate with finance, investments, and legal teams to incorporate tax considerations into business decisions and support tax planning and due diligence for major transactions.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, provide guidance to leadership, and manage federal, state, and local tax audits as needed.
• Support additional Finance and Accounting initiatives and projects.

Your Track Record:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 3–5 years of tax experience, preferably within private equity or real estate.
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations for partnerships, corporations, and REIT structures.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex tax concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Your Style:

• You compose yourself while working with individuals across all levels.
• Analytical and creative, coming up with smart solutions to new challenges.
• You are motivated to reach your goals because you take pride in your work.
• You connect well with others and share best practices.
• You are a team player, united with teammates, and are willing to step in and help when needed.

Full-time associate benefits:

• Health (PPO or HSA), dental, and vision
• Flexible PTO
• 13 paid holidays
• 401K – 100% match up to 5%
• Annual review and bonus program
• Paid parental leave
• Pay on demand

Article Student Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. This policy is without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Article Student Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources team.