SENIOR MANAGER, TAX

Our Client, is seeking a proven and accomplished Senior Manager, Tax to manage all tax functions for the Company. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior management and ensure accurate and timely tax compliance with international, federal, state, and local tax authorities, and, if necessary, assist with SEC reporting as it relates to tax matters.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare year-end earnings and profits calculations
• Review and prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions and related financial statement disclosures in accordance with ASC 740
• Assist external accounting firm on preparation of international, federal, state, and local tax returns
• Assist with the quarterly close process for the REIT and affiliate partnerships (including REIT compliance testing, federal and state tax accruals)
• Maintain awareness of and advise on pending tax accounting pronouncements and applicable regulations
• Liaise with external Big 4 CPA firm and other tax professionals to research and resolve tax issues
• Track the depreciable tax basis and reconcile such to the GAAP book basis
• Determine international, federal, state and local tax compliance requirements
• Research federal and state tax issues and assist in the development of ongoing tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities
• Manage tax notice receipts and response process for all US tax jurisdictions
• Ensure compliance with key departmental control processes used to monitor and maintain compliance with SOX

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA required; Public accounting experience is a required, ideally from Big 4 or national CPA firm
• Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s in Taxation is strongly preferred
• 6+ years of tax experience, ideally in the real estate industry
• REIT experience highly desired
• Partnership LLC experience is a required
• ASC 740 experience strongly preferred
• Must have strong analytical and computer skills, including experience with MS Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic, team player with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment