VP, Tax - Real Estate Transactions

Welltower™ Inc. (NYSE:WELL); New York (NY); On-site; USD 195,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employer-matching 401(k) Program

Student Debt Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision options

Job summary

A leading healthcare infrastructure company in New York is seeking an experienced AVP/VP, Transactions Tax to provide strategic tax leadership and manage complex real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax planning and GAAP accounting, along with significant experience in public accounting and team leadership. This role offers a competitive salary range of $195,000 - $285,000 plus bonuses, along with other generous benefits and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in public accounting, project management, and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the Transaction Tax function.
• Advise on tax implications for complex real estate transactions.
• Lead cross-functional coordination for transaction execution.

Skills

Leadership

Tax planning

Real estate transactions

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US

At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness‑focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose‑driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast‑paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.

We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long‑term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best‑in‑class team.

About The Role

The AVP/VP, Transactions Tax will provide thoughtful leadership on tax planning, lead technical tax research, own the development of scalable processes, and oversee the modeling and review of transaction tax implications across the portfolio. This role will also deepen relationships with external advisors, guide policy development, and enhance the systems and workflows that support the company’s transaction pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Transaction Tax function, ensuring accurate and timely tax analysis, investment structuring, and joint venture reporting.
• Advise on tax implications and structuring alternatives for complex real estate transactions, joint ventures, and capital deployment strategies.
• Lead cross‑functional coordination of closing and financial information between Treasury, Capital Markets, Tax, Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Portfolio Management to support seamless transaction execution.
• Develop and implement scalable policies, controls, and best practices to drive efficiency, consistency, and accuracy across the transaction tax lifecycle.
• Oversee and review sophisticated financial models, including waterfalls, income allocations, and tax forecasting models to support investment decision‑making.
• Manage relationships and direction of third‑party advisors, including law firms, accounting firms, and other specialists.
• Oversee analysis of ERP business unit builds to ensure proper tax method application and alignment with reporting requirements.
• Lead review of tax consolidation methods and monthly legal entity structure changes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Provide technical tax expertise, including research and preparation of documentation supporting audit positions, tax filings, and internal decision‑making.
• Develop, coach, and mentor team members, cultivating a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

Some out of area and overnight travel may be expected.

Compensation

Salaries may vary by location. The range for this role in New York City is $195,000 - $285,000 plus bonus. Final compensation determinations are made based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual experience, education, and skill level; business strategic priorities; primary office location; scope and anticipated strategic impact of the role.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of 8‑10 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in public accounting, project management, and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and tax compliance.
• Real estate industry experience preferred.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Employer‑matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• Professional Growth
• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/

About Welltower

Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.

Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro‑markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.

Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long‑term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet