Tax Director

CooperDouglas is partnering with a publicly traded, real estate investment trust in hiring a Tax Director. This is a high-visibility leadership role inside a well-run REIT that takes compliance seriously and invests in the people who run it.

The Role

This is a hands‑on compliance leadership role for someone who thrives in execution and review. You'll own the full tax compliance function across a complex, multi‑entity REIT structure, from qualification testing to partnership reporting to multi‑state filings. You'll lead an internal team, manage outside advisors, and serve as the go‑to tax resource for accounting, legal, and investment stakeholders.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading REIT qualification compliance, including quarterly and annual testing and distribution requirements
• Overseeing federal and multi‑state REIT and partnership tax return preparation and review across tiered structures and operating partnerships
• Reviewing Schedule K‑1s, allocations, and investor reporting
• Managing all filing deadlines (returns, extensions, estimated payments) across entities and jurisdictions
• Coordinating multi‑state composite filings and withholding requirements
• Managing and developing an internal tax team while overseeing external advisor deliverables
• Handling tax notices, audits, and information requests
• Partnering cross‑functionally to ensure accurate, timely tax reporting data

What You Bring

• 8–10+ years of progressive tax experience with a clear focus on REIT and partnership tax compliance
• Strong technical command of REIT qualification rules and partnership taxation
• Multi‑state tax filing and apportionment experience
• A blend of Big 4 or public accounting and in‑house real estate industry experience is strongly preferred
• CPA preferred
• Solid Excel and tax compliance software skills