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Overview Director, Tax, NA – Vantage Data Centers. The role can be based remotely in the United States or in Denver, CO; Santa Clara, CA; or Ashburn, VA. Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises, with operations across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific. The Tax Department provides tax compliance, audits, planning, budgeting and collaborates with various internal teams and external advisors to optimize the company’s tax position. Essential Job Functions REIT & Partnership Tax Oversight Lead quarterly and annual REIT income and asset testing across all structures. Track new activities across the REITs for diligence purposes. Oversee partnership tax compliance, including K-1s, returns, and extensions. Ensure timely delivery of REIT testing results to investors. Review and manage federal, state, and local tax filings. Respond to tax notices and inquiries from authorities. Drive process improvements to enhance tax operations. Document and complete all REIT tax elections and file them timely (e.g., 8875s, 8832s, REIT PPMs). Tax Planning & Structuring Collaborate with legal and external advisors on fund documents and structuring. Conduct tax research and planning to optimize the company’s tax position. Support investor tax structuring and review related legal documentation. Investor & Internal Support Address investor and advisor questions on fund tax matters. Assist with REIT formations and tax due diligence. Provide internal training on REIT and partnership tax topics. Vendor & Stakeholder Management Manage relationships with external tax advisors and REIT counsel. Coordinate with internal teams on complex tax issues. Monitor tax law changes and assess impact on fund structures. Perform additional duties as needed. Additional Duties Additional duties as assigned by Management. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required; CPA, master’s degree or JD strongly preferred. Minimum of 10 years’ work experience with at least 6 years serving as an attorney, tax accountant or tax advisor for REITs within a large US REIT or third-party service provider; experience structuring real estate funds and transactions preferred. Strong familiarity with US tax laws and REIT rules; solid understanding of accounting rules around REIT matters. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with senior real estate investment professionals. Self-starter with ability to prioritize competing initiatives; able to work independently and in a team. Excellent executive presence and communication skills to explain complex tax rules to non-tax professionals. Travel up to 5%, may increase over time. Physical Demands and Other Requirements The role may require standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping or kneeling, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities. Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $170,000-$185,000 base + bonus (Colorado market data; may vary by location). Company benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, disability, PTO, 401(k) with company match, and other voluntary benefits. Compensation may vary based on qualifications and experience. Vantage operates with a collaborative culture focused on high performance and a comprehensive total rewards package. We welcome applicants who align with our mission and values. Equal Opportunity Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms. We encourage diverse candidates to apply.
Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application. Job Role Details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Location:
Denver, CO
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accountancy

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