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Transcend Search & Strategy

Director of Tax

Transcend Search & Strategy, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Base pay range $200,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types Annual Bonus

We are excited to be partnered with an award-winning real estate investment manager on a

Director of Tax

search. Recognized by the AJC as one of Atlanta's

Best Places to Work , the company continues to experience strong growth, prompting the creation of this pivotal new role.

Sitting at the center of a dynamic REIT portfolio, the Director will own the full spectrum of tax responsibilities, including SALT strategy, real estate tax valuations, income and franchise audits, and complex deal-related tax work.

This is a rare opportunity to build, shape, and lead a tax function with broad visibility and strategic influence across the organization.

Key responsibilities

Lead all aspects of state and local tax planning and compliance.

Oversee real estate tax matters including valuations, appeals, and payment processes.

Manage personal property tax compliance.

Proactively identify and mitigate SALT risks across the portfolio.

Manage state income and franchise tax compliance and audits.

Provide tax support for acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects; partner with external legal counsel on structuring new investments.

Oversee all third-party tax advisors and property tax consultants.

Lead dissolution accounting and related tax/legal entity filings.

Hire and manage a Tax Administrator responsible for entity-level maintenance and ongoing compliance.

Qualifications

Proven proactive team player with strong business acumen who anticipates issues and drives solutions

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA or advanced tax degree preferred

10+ years of relevant tax experience, with at least 5 years focused on SALT

Strong understanding of complex entity structures, and related state/local tax implications

Demonstrated experience managing property tax appeals and personal property filings

Effective communicator with the ability to translate complex tax issues for non-tax stakeholders

Experience in real estate investment industry or other asset-heavy industries preferred

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Real Estate and Investment Management

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