Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Publicly Traded REIT Company

Excellent Work Life Balance Clear career advancement opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 (depending on experience)
• Annual Bonus: Up to 20%

Culture & Work Environment

The organization values technical excellence, collaboration, and long-term professional development. Leadership actively supports a sustainable work environment that allows employees to perform at a high level while maintaining work-life balance.

A leading publicly traded real estate investment firm seeking a Tax Manager to join its growing finance and tax team. This role offers a unique opportunity to operate within a sophisticated REIT platform where the tax function plays a critical role in strategic decision-making, transaction execution, and long-term value creation If you are a strong tax professional who enjoys working in a dynamic real estate investment environment and wants to deepen expertise in REIT structures, partnership taxation, and transaction-driven tax strategy, please apply.

The Tax Manager will work closely with senior finance leadership, external advisors, and cross-functional teams to support REIT qualification, complex partnership structures, and the tax implications of acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, and joint ventures. This position provides exposure to executive leadership and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the firm’s continued growth and investment strategy.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Unlike many corporate tax roles that focus primarily on compliance, this position offers significant exposure to the strategic aspects of tax within a public REIT structure.

Key highlights include:

• Meaningful involvement in REIT qualification and structuring strategy
• Exposure to complex partnership structures and multi-tier entity arrangements
• Participation in acquisitions, dispositions, and joint venture transactions
• Oversight of Taxable REIT Subsidiary (TRS) strategy and intercompany structuring
• Collaboration with senior leadership, legal teams, and external tax advisors
• Experience within a public company reporting environment
• A supportive leadership team that promotes a balanced and sustainable 40-hour work culture
• A clear career path toward Senior Manager and future leadership opportunities

Position Overview

The Tax Manager will play a key role in managing and coordinating the tax function across the REIT and its subsidiaries. This individual will oversee tax compliance, support strategic tax planning initiatives, and assist with tax structuring for transactions and corporate initiatives.

This role requires strong technical expertise in partnership taxation and real estate investment structures, as well as the ability to partner with internal teams and external advisors to ensure compliance, efficiency, and strategic alignment across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

REIT Compliance & Qualification

• Oversee ongoing REIT qualification testing and compliance monitoring
• Ensure the organization maintains compliance with applicable REIT income, asset, and distribution requirements
• Support tax planning initiatives related to REIT qualification and structural efficiency
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting REIT taxation and advise leadership on potential implications

Partnership & Entity Structure Oversight

• Manage tax matters related to complex partnership structures and multi-tier investment vehicles
• Review partnership allocations, capital account maintenance, and distribution waterfalls
• Assist with structuring considerations for joint ventures and investment partnerships
• Coordinate with legal and finance teams on entity formation, restructuring, and operational tax matters

Tax Compliance & Advisor Management

• Coordinate with external tax advisors in the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns, including:
• REIT tax filings
• Partnership tax returns
• Corporate tax returns for TRS entities
• Review tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations
• Monitor tax filing deadlines and ensure timely completion of all required filings
• Identify opportunities to improve internal tax processes and reporting efficiency

Strategic Tax Planning

• Develop and implement tax strategies designed to minimize overall tax exposure while maintaining compliance
• Evaluate tax implications of financing transactions, capital events, and corporate initiatives
• Identify opportunities for tax-efficient structuring across the REIT and TRS entities
• Support senior leadership with tax analysis related to strategic business decisions

Transaction & Investment Support

• Lead tax due diligence for potential acquisitions and investments
• Support tax structuring for property dispositions and capital events
• Analyze tax implications of new investments, joint ventures, and financing arrangements
• Coordinate with external advisors on transaction-related tax planning and structuring

Taxable REIT Subsidiary (TRS) Oversight

• Manage tax matters related to the firm’s Taxable REIT Subsidiaries
• Review quarterly tax provisions and GAAP tax reporting
• Monitor intercompany transactions and service allocations
• Address transfer pricing considerations where applicable
• Track tax credits and support annual overhead surveys

Risk Management, Controls & Audit Support

• Assist with federal and state tax audits and respond to tax authority inquiries
• Maintain strong internal controls related to tax reporting and compliance
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations that may impact the organization
• Support the development and documentation of tax policies and procedures

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation in partnership taxation and real estate structures, along with the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.