Working with the Head of Tax, Americas, the US Senior Tax Manager is a functional expert within Global Tax Enterprise Services team and provides tax advice and support for transactions across our US businesses including investment management, real estate development and construction projects. In addition, you will provide strategic oversight to ensure the company meets all tax reporting and compliance obligations in region. This position will offer a diverse range of tax and commercial exposure including the opportunity to work on large complex corporate and real estate transactions. The role will work closely with various internal stakeholders and external tax to manage transactional and business initiatives from origination through closing. KEY RESPONDSIBILITIES: Provide commercially astute and strategic tax advice to key stakeholders Support the review and tax functional sign off on major transactions and potential M&A opportunities in region, which extends to tax structuring, planning and cross border considerations. This will involve co-ordination and collaboration with external advisers and internal stakeholders Focus on supporting Investment Management business including monitoring of REIT tax qualification requirements, analysis of tax implications and structuring opportunities for business initiatives. Advise Regional businesses on the impact of relevant new or proposed legislation, decisions, regulations and rulings in tax and related areas and participate in lobbying where necessary. Provide strategic oversight to the regional tax compliance team on the tax operations cycle of tax forecasting, tax provisioning, tax return filings to minimize the Region’s tax liability while complying fully with the relevant tax laws. Provide strategic support on tax audits and IDRs received for Federal, State, and Local tax audit Tax risk management across new transactions and ensure Americas Region’s business meets real estate investment tax requirements including working with US tax authorities, as necessary, to reach a comfort level required to enable investment by third-party capital. Foster and maintain effective and collaborative partnerships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across functions and/or entire organization. This includes Regional Head of Tax, Regional CFO and Finance business partners and external tax service providers. Provide coaching and guidance to Finance and business partners within Lendlease on complex tax issues and technical questions and educating business teams on the tax rules and requirements that apply to real estate investment trusts. GENERAL BACKGROUND AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 8 years of combined Tax Advisory/Structuring and Tax Compliance experience Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business /Accounting and post-graduate degree or emphasis in taxation Prior experience in real estate and partnership taxation. Prior experience in REIT taxation is strongly preferred but not required. Property and infrastructure or investment management industry experience desirable. Strong influencing and partnership skills. Commercial perspective with focus on delivering solutions and results. Previous tax experience in a large and diverse multinational organization is essential Prior experience in real estate and partnership taxation. Property and infrastructure or investment management industry experience desirable. Strong financial and tax technical knowledge essential. Commercial perspective with focus on delivering solutions and results. Base Salary Range: $138K - $200K The above salary range represents Lendlease’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is one part of the total rewards Lendlease provides to employees. Please Note: Certain site-based roles may require adherence to additional client requirements to work on site, which may include COVID-19 vaccinations Lendlease is all about creating places where people feel comfortable in their environment, allowing us all to be the best we can be. We have long upheld the values of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – no matter who our people are, where they are from, or what their beliefs are. A diverse and inclusive workplace not only means people feel valued and accepted, it helps build a better, stronger and more innovative Lendlease. Committed to advancing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion within our workforce, our Americas CEO, Denis Hickey, is a signatory of CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At Lendlease, we are committed to building a better tomorrow, where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected. #diversity https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lend-lease_building_a_better_tomorrow https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-need-do-more-denis-hickey https://www.ceoaction.com/actions/a-message-from-denis-hickey/ Lendlease is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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