Tax Manager

Our client is a leading publicly traded real estate investment firm seeking a Tax Manager to join their growing tax team. 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.

About the Role

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.

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 matter

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.

Required Skills

Strong technical expertise in partnership taxation and real estate investment structures.

Pay range and compensation package

Base Salary: $140,000 – $170,000 (depending on experience)

Annual Bonus: Up to 20%