Cost Segregation Analyst

Cost Segregation Analyst3 month contract Make more money - work 6 days a week if possible, as this is tax season! (flexible if that is a no-go)Real Estate Tax & Cost Segregation FirmType: 3 month contract (show your value and who knows, they are growing!) Experience: 1–3 years About the Role This opportunity is with a growing firm focused on modernizing cost segregation and real estate tax analysis. The team is rethinking traditional, spreadsheet-heavy workflows and applying more structured, technology-enabled approaches to improve accuracy, consistency, and defensibility. You'll work alongside experienced professionals with deep backgrounds in cost segregation, tax, construction, and technical analysis, contributing to high-quality studies while helping evolve internal tools and processes. What You'll Do Cost Segregation Analysis Perform cost segregation studies for residential, multifamily, and commercial properties Identify and classify building components into appropriate MACRS recovery lives (5-, 7-, 15-, and 27.5/39-year) Apply IRS guidance, audit techniques, and engineering-based cost segregation methodologies Analyze construction documents, invoices, appraisals, surveys, floor plans, and closing statements Technical & Tax Rigor Ensure studies are accurate, well-documented, and defensible under IRS scrutiny Collaborate internally to collect, validate, and review supporting documentation Contribute to internal standards and best practices for cost segregation methodology Process & Technology Enablement Use internal tools and software-enabled workflows to perform and review studies Provide feedback on workflows, edge cases, and accuracy improvements Help transition cost segregation from static reports to more structured, data-driven outputs Apply judgment to determine where automation adds value versus where expert analysis is required Ideal Background 1–3 years of experience performing or supporting cost segregation studies Strong understanding of MACRS classifications and IRS cost segregation guidance Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and defensibility Comfortable in fast-moving environments with evolving processes Curious about improving traditional workflows through technology and automation