Senior Tax Director

The Senior Director, Tax will be a key member of the global tax function, responsible for leading REIT-related tax matters, strategic private capital initiatives, and tax planning activities. This role supports the company’s growth strategy by ensuring transactions and operations are executed in a REIT-compliant manner across a complex global structure.

This position reports to the Vice President, Tax and will lead a team of tax professionals. The role works cross-functionally with accounting, finance, legal, investments, and asset management teams, as well as external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Strategy & Transactions

• Lead and implement tax planning strategies related to M&A, capital markets activity, and investment structures within the REIT framework
• Review transaction documents and provide guidance on tax structuring and related provisions
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors to support transaction execution

REIT Compliance & Oversight

• Oversee REIT qualification and compliance, including income and asset testing
• Manage REIT due diligence processes for acquisitions and investments
• Develop and maintain scalable REIT compliance policies and procedures

Private Capital & Joint Ventures

• Lead U.S. tax matters related to private capital structures, joint ventures, and portfolio companies
• Oversee tax compliance and reporting across complex partnership structures and global investments

Tax Operations & Reporting

• Provide guidance on tax operational matters, including planning, budgeting, and internal communications
• Partner with accounting on tax reporting, financial statement disclosures, and ASC 740 considerations
• Maintain internal controls and documentation to support SOX compliance

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals
• Collaborate with external advisors (law firms and accounting firms) and manage related engagements and budgets
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise the business on potential impacts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; CPA, MST, or JD preferred
• 12+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or industry
• Deep expertise in REIT taxation, partnership taxation, and inbound tax considerations for non-U.S. investors
• Experience with complex transactions, joint ventures, and investment structures
• Strong leadership and team management experience

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail with a focus on identifying risks and improving processes
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-tax stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• International tax experience (outbound)
• Experience with ASC 740
• Exposure to financial products and tax structuring
• Experience with tax technology and process improvement initiatives