Director Of Tax Reporting

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Tax Reporting

Onsite | Atlanta, GA

As the Director of Tax Reporting , you will play a critical role in defining and optimizing our tax reporting and compliance strategy. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President of Tax, you will oversee all aspects of U.S. and international tax compliance, working closely with external providers and internal teams to elevate the Tax Function at our clients. Your strategic vision, operational efficiency, and proactive problem-solving approach will drive continuous improvement, standardization, and scalability within the department.

Roles You Will Play:

• Lead the reporting function (internal and external) to deliver all US income tax reporting, including federal, state, and US international tax returns, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant filings.
• Provide leadership and guidance, offering strategic insights and operational direction that optimize workflows and position the team for growth and efficiency.
• Spearhead and contribute to cross-functional projects, creating synergies with our client's Legal, Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Investor Relations teams to enhance tax processes and support business goals.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal partners, peers, external consultants, and revenue department auditors.
• Champion operational excellence through process improvement, leveraging best practices, supporting the evolution of tax software tools, incorporating data analytics, and promoting automation and technology to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Support strategic tax initiatives in collaboration with EVP of Tax.
• Stay current on tax law changes and regulatory updates, assessing their impact and communicating necessary adjustments to key stakeholders.
• Lead the audit provision process, from initial planning and forecasting to calculations, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop and nurture relationships with external consultants, revenue department auditors, and internal teams, ensuring alignment and integration of the Tax Function as a business partner.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or JD/LLM; CPA certification preferred
• 10+ years in private equity real estate investment, REITs, or public accounting with relevant industry experience.
• Deep expertise in tax reporting for partnerships, investment funds, REITs, and multi-family real estate assets.
• Comprehensive understanding of ASC 740 and ASC 842, with familiarity in international tax and cross-border differences
• Proven ability to manage U.S. tax reporting for diverse investor groups, including institutional and international stakeholders
• Track record of standardizing and documenting tax compliance and reporting processes
• Advanced Excel with data analytics experience and knowledge of RealPage/OneSite; Accounting software is a plus
• Collaborative, humble, and results-oriented, with a high commitment to quality and integrity