Tax Director

Job Description

Tax Director
We are looking for a Director of Tax to join our property team. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established investment company.

Responsibilities & Job Duties include:

1. Responsible for the supervision of the completion of federal, international and state income tax returns including all related analysis and support.
2. Responsible for the preparation of REIT tax compliance calculations and adherence to the REIT regulations of the Internal Revenue Code.
3. Responsible for the REIT’s E&P Projections.
4. Identify tax savings and other value-add taxation initiatives.
5. Responsible for property tax functions.
6. Responsible for the supervision of audits of federal and state income tax and state and local filings.
7. Supervise professional service providers.
8. Liaison with investors regarding their tax estimated and K-1’s.
9. Liaison with operating management on tax issues and accounting staff on tax accounting issues.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting. Master’s Degree in Business Taxation preferred.
2. JD and/or CPA preferred.
3. Eight years of related experience with at least 5 years in a public accounting firm.
4. Thorough knowledge of REIT taxation rules and regulations.
5. Thorough knowledge of real estate partnership taxation.
6. Ability to research technical issues.
7. Ability to identify tax savings initiatives.
8. Ability to handle and maintain sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality.
9. Organized, detail-oriented and flexible to handle a wide variety of assignments under deadline pressure.
10. Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with all Company departments.
11. Motivated and hard-working professional with commitment to continuous improvement.
12. Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
13. Self-starter and leader with ability to work within a fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented environment.
14. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Company offers competitive salary and full benefits package.