VP, Tax Compliance
Walker & Dunlop
Lead tax compliance, GAAP tax provision, and team management for corporate taxes.
3 days ago ago
$180,000 - $200,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bethesda, MD
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Loan administration
Insurance compliance
Asset management
Investor reporting
Capital markets
Consulting
Valuation
Loan servicing
Sector Specialisms
Multifamily
Hospitality
Industrial
Commercial Real Estate
Loan Servicing
Investment Management
Valuation
Advisory Services
Role
What you would be doing
tax provision
audit management
technology optimization
tax returns
process improvement
strategic planning
- Monitor emerging tax developments and communicate potential impacts to leadership.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the Company’s business and accounting practices.
- Lead the Company’s GAAP tax provision in coordination with the VP of Tax and Financial Reporting, including:
- Partner with the Controller to identify tax savings opportunities, including evaluating potential for internal return preparation.
- Lead state and federal tax audits, coordinating with external consultants when necessary.
- Maximize technology use (e.g., Solution 7, Alteryx) to improve compliance and reporting efficiency.
- Evaluate tax implications of new initiatives and acquisitions, collaborating with external advisors as needed.
- Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns, including:
- Support international expansion by developing tax policies and procedures for global operations.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements
- Contribute to strategic planning to enhance efficiency, improve processes, increase technology adoption, and ensure succession planning for LIHTC compliance.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the tax team; directly manage the VP of LIHTC Tax Compliance.
- Collaborate effectively with external tax consultants.
- Serve as a member of the Accounting leadership team, supporting department-wide initiatives.
What you bring
cpa
excel
sec reporting
asc 740
international tax
leadership
- Strong leadership, delegation, and people management skills.
- Experience assessing tax implications of acquisitions and joint ventures.
- 7+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally with a Big 4 public accounting firm and/or a corporate tax department.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and solid Microsoft Word skills.
- Expertise in tax implications of stock compensation, including Section 162(m).
- International tax experience preferred.
- Experience with LIHTC compliance (or ability to oversee specialists in this area).
- Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
- Experience managing and developing tax professionals.
- Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Proactive, initiative-driven, and ownership-oriented in improving processes and ensuring best practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to build relationships with internal teams and external consultants.
- Responses to IRS and state notices
- CPA designation required.
- SEC reporting (10-K and 10-Q)
- Excellent problem-solving and business acumen.
- Highly organized with strong time management skills and attention to detail.
- Strong knowledge of state tax compliance, including apportionment rules.
- Strong mix of provision (ASC 740), compliance, and planning experience.
- Proven research and documentation skills with sound judgment in tax positions.
- BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required.
- Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.
- Expertise in GAAP tax provisions, including FIN 18, FIN 48, deferred tax assets/liabilities, and international tax calculations.
- Comprehensive understanding of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Extensive experience with consolidated returns, state/local compliance, and international tax.
- Proven experience managing IRS and state audits preferred.
- Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
- International tax returns
- Competitive dental and vision benefits
- Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
- Federal consolidated returns (including RTPTU)
- Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
- The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023
- 401(k) + match
- A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
- Career development opportunities
- Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
- Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
- Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
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Company
Overview
1937 Founded
Year Established
The company was established in 1937, marking the beginning of its journey as a leading commercial real estate financial firm.
- Provides capital solutions for commercial real estate transactions across multiple sectors.
- Diverse portfolio includes financing for residential, industrial, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
- Offers capital markets, loan servicing, investment sales, and agency lending services.
- Notable projects include financing for major office buildings, residential complexes, and large-scale industrial facilities.
- Continuously innovates with technology to enhance financial solutions.
- Driven – We aspire to excellence, never content with just checking the box. We constantly strive to meet the ambitious goals we set for ourselves and take pride in being a passionate team of self‑starters who make a real difference.
- Caring – We cultivate a welcoming culture that empowers and supports individuals to always be the best version of themselves. This spirit extends beyond our employees to encompass our clients, partners, communities, and environment.
- Collaborative – We excel in many disciplines, but we are one team. With the right combination of talent and expertise, we create something bigger than ourselves that serves the needs of our clients and builds lasting relationships.
- Insightful – We value the insights our seasoned team brings to the table because we know the future depends on varying thoughts and creative solutions.
- Tenacious – We never give up in our quest to go the extra mile for our clients. We strive to understand their goals and work with them at every step of the way. We always do what it takes to get the job done well and with integrity.
50% Emission Reduction
Target per employee since 2019
Aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% per employee from 2019 levels.
33.5B in Affordable Housing
Financed over four years
Total amount financed in affordable housing properties over the past four years.
1.6M Donation
Part of annual giving
Charitable donation amount, representing 1.21% of the company's operating income in 2024.
- Participation in Fannie Mae Green Rewards and Freddie Mac Green Advantage programs to support energy and water reduction in financed properties.
- Measured corporate carbon footprint using third-party consultant based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
- Implemented green office practices: compostable coffee cups, reusable water bottles, default double-sided printing.
- Encouraged green commuting: flexible telecommuting policy, pre-tax public transit, Waze Carpool partnership, commuting contests.
- Governance oversight by CEO, General Counsel, and ESG committee; supported by employee-led Green Task Force focused on resource and emissions reduction.
28% Management Roles
Women in Leadership
Highlighting the representation of women in management positions within the organization.
14% Management Roles
Underrepresented Groups
Showcasing the inclusion of under-represented racial/ethnic groups in management positions.
$1 Million Investment
DE&I Partnerships
Highlighting the financial commitment to organizations advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
#13 Diversity Index
Corporate Recognition
Recognized for diversity efforts in the Washington Business Journal Corporate Diversity Index 2021.
- Recognized in Bloomberg's 2022 Gender Equality Index.
- Received Mortgage Bankers Association's Commercial/Multifamily DEI Leadership Award for Market & Community Outreach Strategies in 2023.
- 25% of employees participated in one or more Employee Resource Groups in 2023.
- Striving to increase minorities in management positions to 25%.
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