SUMMARY

The Tax Manager will be responsible for fostering relationships across various areas of the Company. This position will work directly with the Controller’s organization to generate necessary documentation for the preparation of tax returns including estimated taxes, state apportionment and other schedules as needed. The position will work collaboratively with cross functional teams to develop tools and processes to efficiently manage compliance costs, cash taxes and general and administrative spend. The primary compliance functions will include interaction with third party operators to review and discuss tax matters related to required tax filings and payments as well as managing third party service providers in the areas of partnership, REIT and taxable REIT subsidiary taxation. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage large volume of tax compliance matters including providing workpaper support and review of third party and internally prepared returns
• Preparation or review of journal entries related to tax refunds and payments, computations for third party distribution equalization payments
• Analysis and review of business unit builds for ERP system as they relate to tax methods
• Review of tax consolidation methods for monthly legal structure changes
• Research, as needed, on technical tax matters and file documentation to support tax positions
• Key role in trial balance automation and import (for every legal federal entity and federal pro forma)
• Liaison to Legal team and Accounting for legal entity matters related to registrations, withdrawals, dissolutions, legal entity reporting structures, election follow up and other matters as needed
• Primary contact with operating partners to discuss tax matters including income allocations and supporting schedules for tax filings, payments and other items
• Respond in a timely manor to all tax notices and support tax positions as needed with taxing jurisdictions

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience: 6 years of tax experience in a CPA firm or in a corporate tax department is required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required. CPA preferred but not required.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday in office, Friday’s optional to work remote
• Competitive Base Salary Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employer-matching 401(k) Program Profit Sharing Program
• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• Summer Hours Program
• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/

ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. The Company invests with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers and health systems to fund the real estate and infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness and overall health care experience. Welltower, a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), owns interests in properties concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing, post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties. More information is available at www.welltower.com

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet