Director, Transaction Tax Data Center Team

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP eligibility

Company paid parental leave

Generous time off

Job summary

DMA, an employee-owned advisory firm, seeks a Director for the Transaction Tax Data Center Team to guide client engagements on tax and incentives for data center investments and expansions. You will provide policy analysis, lead audit defense, and mentor a growing team while advancing DMA's presence in industry forums.

The role requires 8–10 years in transaction tax and credits & incentives, with CPA/JD/CMI preferred, and travel willingness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Professional credentials preferred (CPA/JD/CMI).
• 8–10 years supporting data center projects in consulting or industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead transaction tax and credits & incentives engagements for data center clients.
• Conduct policy analysis, research, and strategic recommendations.
• Manage incentive negotiation, implementation, compliance, and reporting.
• Serve as primary lead for audit defense and agency inquiries.
• Support startup/expansion initiatives and mentor staff.
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Client relations

Communications

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Taxation, or related field

CPA, JD, CMI, or other relevant credential preferred

Job description

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

• 2026 Great Places to Work Certified
• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
• Company paid parental leave
• Generous time off package
• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment
• Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary

The Director, Transaction Tax Data Center Team serves as a strategic advisor to clients on transaction tax and credits & incentives (C&I) matters related to data center investments, operations, and expansion projects. This role leads client engagements, provides technical guidance on tax policy and incentive compliance, manages audit defense efforts, and supports operational startup activities. The Director also develops team members, contributes to business growth, and represents the organization through industry speaking engagements and thought leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead transaction tax and credits & incentives engagements for data center clients.
• Conduct and oversee tax policy analysis, technical research, and strategic recommendations.
• Manage incentive negotiation, implementation, compliance, reporting, and benefit realization.
• Serve as the primary lead for audit defense and agency inquiries related to tax and incentive matters.
• Support operational startup and expansion initiatives, ensuring tax and incentive requirements are effectively implemented.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of direct reports.
• Build and maintain strong client, industry, and economic development relationships.
• Contribute to business development efforts, proposal support, and practice growth.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, panels, webinars, and speaking engagements.
• Monitor legislative and industry developments affecting data center tax and incentive programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Taxation, or a related field.
• CPA, JD, CMI, or other relevant professional credential preferred
• 8-10 years of experience supporting data center projects through consulting, industry, or a combination of both.
• Extensive experience in transaction tax and credits & incentives programs.
• Knowledge in supporting large-scale data center development or expansion projects
• Demonstrated expertise in tax policy analysis, incentive compliance, and audit defense.
• Experience leading complex client engagements and managing multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in managing and developing professional staff.
• Strong communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills.
• Willingness to travel and participate in industry speaking opportunities.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week·
• Travel: Less than 25-50%·
• Physical Activity:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
  • Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds
  • Frequent repetitive motions with hands

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