Director of Tax

Client Overview:

Our client is an established real estate organization seeking an experienced Director of Tax to oversee tax strategy, reporting, and compliance. This opportunity offers direct collaboration with senior leadership and involvement in investment and business decisions.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$200k - $250k

Position Overview:

The Director of Tax will lead tax activities across a multi-entity organization, balancing strategic advisory responsibilities with hands‑on technical oversight. This individual will guide transaction planning, manage external advisors, and strengthen processes that support accurate reporting and effective tax risk management.

Responsibilities of the Director of Tax:

• Develop tax strategies that support business objectives and investment activities.
• Advise on the tax implications of acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and financing arrangements.
• Oversee federal, state, and local tax filings, including reviewing work prepared by outside advisors.
• Prepare and review income tax provisions, technical analyses, and financial statement disclosures under ASC 740.
• Oversee tax basis records, depreciation calculations, estimated payments, and related reporting.
• Evaluate tax considerations associated with equity compensation and ownership interests.
• Monitor legislative changes and communicate their business implications to leadership.
• Maintain effective tax controls, documentation, and compliance procedures.
• Manage external advisor relationships, project deadlines, and tax budgets.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Required Experience/Skills for the Director of Tax:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive tax experience, including substantial experience in real estate,
• Experience supporting tax planning for complex real estate transactions and ownership structures.
• Proficiency in income tax accounting and ASC 740.
• Ability to explain technical tax matters clearly to financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.
• Experience managing outside advisors and cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a hands‑on approach.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Director of Tax:

• Experience in a senior tax role within a real estate investment organization.
• Background with a major public accounting firm.
• Familiarity with public‑company tax reporting and internal controls.
• Experience improving tax processes and financial systems.
• CPA designation.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Master’s degree in Taxation or Master of Laws in Taxation is preferred.

Benefits:

• Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.

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