Director of Tax Services

Description

• Manage direct and indirect reports by implementing the 7 Core Values established by Crawford Hoying
• Maintain a strategic approach to problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Prepare annual reviews, set goals, and implement personal development plans
• Approve schedules, workloads, and paid time off
• Address investor tax inquiries
• Lead and collaborate with property and accounting teams on any tax matters
• Ensure that appropriate internal controls and processes are in place over tax compliance and planning
• Review and stay up-to-date on current tax laws and changes that apply to our business
• Lead short-term and long-term strategic decision-making on partnership taxation matters
• Ensure timely processing of all tax payments
• Provide leadership through all stages of employment, including recruitment and hiring, teambuilding, resolving personnel issues, and applying disciplinary procedures
• Provide tax guidance and support on issues relating to all areas of the company’s business
• Serve as the liaison between the company and outside tax firms
• Ensure accuracy of tax returns to minimize the company’s tax obligations
• Motivate team members to participate in classes and training
• Review fixed asset schedule for compliance with tax guidelines
• Review draft tax returns that are prepared by outside firms
• Identify patterns and problem areas and make recommendations to management on areas of improvement
• Use technology and data analytical skills to enhance and improve the delivery of job responsibilities
• Manage and represent the company in tax audits and negotiations with tax authorities
• Actively drive tax planning and forecasting efforts to integrate tax planning with overall business objectives
• Prepare federal, state, and local income tax returns as needed
• Ensure compliance with all department and company policies and procedures
• Develop tax strategies and monitor reporting and planning to ensure compliance with applicable tax statutes
• Oversee, train, develop, and provide growth path for the Senior Tax Accountant
• Direct and oversee the company’s tax policies and objectives

Requirements

• Flexibility and effectiveness in managing department personnel
• A proven aptitude for taking ownership of company issues and concerns
• 10 years of accounting experience – public accounting strongly preferred
• Results-oriented attitude with a sense of urgency and ability to work under deadline pressure
• Thorough understanding of tax laws and regulations and how that affects the company
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking abilities
• Bachelor’s degree
• Face-forward interaction and engagement with other departments
• Real estate accounting experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including advanced knowledge of Excel
• CPA designation or MBA strongly preferred
• Timeliness and transactional accuracy
• Strong knowledge of partnership and corporate tax rules
• Ability to resolve complex tax issues
• Knowledge of how to interpret tax laws and apply them to the company’s specific circumstances
• Ability to give clear direction
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Experience working with complex entity structures
• Complete understanding of the tax preparation process
• Strong technical and operational accounting skills; knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Proactive engagement in process and quality improvement and efficiency
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strategic approach to problem-solving and troubleshooting

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance