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Senior Associate - Cost Segregation

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$87K - $108K/yr

The Role Senior Associates in our Cost Segregation practice serve as members of various client tax planning service teams across industry sectors. Industries served include hospitality, gaming ...

Cost Segregation, Senior Associate, Tax Baker Tilly, one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in the nation, has an incredible career opportunity for a Cost Segregation, Senior Associate, Tax in ...

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How much do cost segregation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for cost segregation in California is $95,777.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,900.00 and $112,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is cost segregation?

A Cost Segregation job involves analyzing commercial or residential real estate properties to identify assets that can be depreciated more quickly for tax purposes. Professionals in this field examine building components, construction costs, and IRS guidelines to reclassify assets into shorter depreciation categories. This helps property owners maximize tax savings by accelerating depreciation deductions. Cost Segregation specialists often work for accounting firms, real estate consulting firms, or directly with property owners.

What does a cost segregation specialist do?

A Cost Segregation specialist usually spends their day analyzing construction documents, blueprints, and financial records to identify and categorize building components for optimal tax savings. This process involves collaborating closely with clients, accountants, and sometimes engineers to gather the necessary information and ensure all project details are accounted for. Regular tasks include preparing detailed reports, conducting site visits, and communicating technical findings in an accessible way to non-experts. The work is a blend of independent analysis and teamwork, offering opportunities to build relationships with stakeholders and continually expand one’s industry knowledge.

What skills and qualifications are needed for cost segregation?

Excelling in Cost Segregation requires a solid background in accounting, tax law, commercial real estate, and construction cost analysis, often supported by a degree in accounting, finance, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with cost estimation software, Excel, CAD tools, and a solid understanding of IRS guidelines are highly valuable, as is obtaining relevant certifications such as a CPA or CCSP. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication skills help professionals effectively evaluate assets and explain findings to clients or team members. These qualifications are essential to identify tax-saving opportunities accurately, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver comprehensive reports in a timely manner.

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Infographic showing various Cost Segregation job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,777 per year, or $46 per hour.

Manager, Fixed Asset/Cost Segregation

Long Beach, CA • On-site

Boos & Associates A Professional Corporation
11 - 50 employees

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

Boos & Associates is growing, we were recently named one of the Fastest Growing Accounting Firms and Businesses in the Fresno area by the Fresno Business Journal. That growth has led us to expand to different markets and we are in need of a highly skilled and experienced Fixed Asset/Cost Segregation Manger to join our STS team. This role is open to candidates located in Fresno or Long Beach, CA office. 


A Fixed Asset/Cost Segregation Advisory Manager is responsible for providing client service in a wide range fixed asset depreciation practice areas.  The group’s core service offerings include construction cost segregation, fixed asset depreciation consulting, green energy tax incentives, and repairs and maintenance expense.  Fixed Asset Advisory Services group assists clients in identifying ways to improve returns on capital investments and to minimize federal, state and local taxes, whether the investments are new construction, renovations of existing facilities or building and asset acquisitions. In this role, the STS Fixed Asset Advisory Services Manager will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within his/her area of experience and specialization.  They will also be charged with recognizing potential changes in tax policy and applying new policies to tax compliance.


What you will do:

•    Utilizes prior experience executing client deliverables related to the subject matter in the form of report deliverables and depreciation calculations

•    Applies industry standards, along with firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements as they relate to the subject matter

•    Researches or assists with the research of relevant Tax Court Decisions, Revenue Procedures, the Internal Revenue Code, and Tax Regulations

•    Identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysis.

•    Manages client relationships/expectations in accordance with the project

•    Provides advice to clients in a timely manner

•    Participates in client presentations

•    Successfully manages multiple projects at one time 

•    Frames projects and issues for effective delegation to seniors and associates.

•    Other duties as required

Cost Segregation:

•    Manage and review cost segregation studies for newly constructed, purchased, or renovated properties.

•    Perform detailed analysis of construction costs, engineering drawings, and cost records to identify assets eligible for shorter depreciable lives. 

•    Coordinate with clients’ construction, accounting and finance teams to gather necessary data. 

•    Prepare high quality reports supporting accelerated depreciation classifications and assist clients with IRS audit support if needed.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

•    Supervises workload of Fixed Asset Advisory staff on assigned engagements and reviews work product, as appropriate

•    Ensures Fixed Asset Advisory staff are trained on all relevant subject matter and software tools

•    Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Fixed Asset Advisory Services staff

•    Acts as mentor to Fixed Asset Advisory Services staff, as appropriate


Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

•    Bachelors degree  in tax, accounting, engineering or construction or other related field required


Experience:

•    Minimum of five (5) years client service experience around tax issues, cost estimation or engineering based sales required


License/Certifications:

•    N/A


Software:

•    Proficient in the use of  Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook

•    Proficient in Auto Cad

•    Knowledge of fixed asset accounting software systems


Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

•    Cost segregation and/or tax fixed asset depreciation expertise

•    Prior experience with blueprint reading

•    Knowledge of engineering or construction methods and terminology

•    Familiarity with industry specific reference manuals, including R.S. Means and Marshall Valuation

•    Professional demeanor and strong communication skills, both written and oral

•    Analytical skills with an aptitude for technical research

•    Available to travel periodically

Compensation Information: Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

More About Boos & Associates, a Professional Corporation is a Certified Public Accountant and Consulting firm established in February 2004. Prior to founding the firm our Managing Director was a Tax Director with a Big 4 accounting firm with over 30 years public accounting experience. We currently have a staff of approximately 117 and anticipate significant expansion opportunities in the near and long term. Our greatest strength is our people. We foster and support innovative, strategic ideas that can transform developments in accounting, tax, and consulting into practical solutions for our clients. Our Fresno office is a first-class facility located in the Fig Garden Financial Center. The firm is paperless and uses the latest in technology to assist our associates in performing in a more efficient and effective manner. The firm provides above market performance-based compensation and provides competitive employer paid employee benefits and a generous personal time off policy. We continually invest in our people by providing extensive training and career advisor programs.

We recognize our unique opportunity to embrace the cultural and ethnic opportunity our clients and people have to offer. We are committed to optimizing this opportunity to hire outstanding individuals of diverse backgrounds, and to offer them a dynamic, challenging environment to develop their skills as trusted advisors to our clients. Our commitment to diversity encompasses all people within our firm, professionals, and administrative support alike, including people of different races, religions, cultural backgrounds, national origins, disabilities or medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and ages.

We are an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA.

As an independent member of BDO Alliance USA, our shared Core Purpose is Helping People Thrive Every Day. Our Core Values reflect how we manage our work, our relationships and ourselves. As an employee of the firm, you will live true to our Core Values of people first, being exceptional every day in every way, embracing change, feeling empowered through knowledge, and choosing accountability. Our Core Values are the standards by which we conduct ourselves day in and day out, both internally and externally.