Tax Manager (REIT) - Up to $185k + Bonus & Equity

Vaco Recruiter Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable REIT in Los Angeles is seeking a tax manager to join their team. This role involves managing tax compliance, preparing tax returns, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. Candidates should have over 6 years of tax experience, preferably involving REITs, and a relevant degree. The position offers competitive compensation and numerous perks, including health insurance and a fast track to Director.

Benefits

Fully paid health insurance

Daily lunches

Gym reimbursement

Generous 401k matching program

Company retreats

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a tax role, preferably in Big 4 or National PA firm.
• Prior experience with REIT tax accounting is essential.
• Combination of private and public accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage outside tax preparers for compliance and timely filings.
• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Perform quarterly and annual REIT compliance tests.
• Coordinate with taxing authorities for regulatory records.
• Work closely with accounting to ensure report integrity.
• Develop internal processes related to tax reporting.
• Stay updated on evolving tax laws and regulations.

Skills

Tax compliance

Financial statement reporting

Tax risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or accounting/tax

Masters of Taxation and/or professional certification (CPA)

Job description

Our client is a publicly listed REIT in Los Angeles, with $XB in AUM. They are seeking a tax manager or senior manager to join their growing team that is a self-starter and an individual who can assume ownership of significant pieces of the tax and reporting function of their firm. This is an incredible opportunity to accelerate your career and get your foot in the door with a reputable REIT.

Comp Details

• Up to $185k base
• 20% bonus + Equity

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinate with and manage our outside tax preparers to gather the information requested in processing tax compliance to ensure timely and accurate tax return filings and payments with all appropriate U.S. agencies.
• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns with accompanying workpapers for 1120 REIT, 1120 and 1065 filings, if needed.
• Understand, manage, and perform quarterly and annual REIT compliance tests to ensure that the Company maintains its REIT status, including preparing projections to monitor distribution requirements.
• Coordinate and correspond with taxing authorities regarding various notices to ensure accurate regulatory records of all the Company’s entities.
• Work closely with accounting to understand financial statement reporting for separate legal entities, including regular review of accounting system and financial statement information in order to ensure the integrity of the reports for all tax entities.
• Assist with the development of internal processes, controls, and efficiencies related to tax reporting and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks while ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.
• Keep current with evolving tax laws and regulations, particularly REIT-specific regulations and developments, and assesses their impact on the business.

What you’ll need:

• 6+ years of experience in a tax role, Big 4 or National PA firm preferred | Combination of private and public accounting experience is great.
• Individuals preferred with Masters of Taxation and / or professional certification (CPA); Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or accounting / tax a must
• Prior experience with REIT tax accounting a must.

What’s in it for you:

• WLB – Strict 40 hour policy
• Wide variety of perks including: fully paid health insurance, daily lunches, gym reimbursement, generous 401k matching program and company retreats
• Ability to work directly with executive leadership and have visibility to upper-level management (CFO and CAO) | Fast track to Director