Director, Tax (REIT)

Location: Dallas, TX; hybrid work arrangement

Company

hirify.global operates in the data center infrastructure sector.

What you will do

• Oversee corporate and partnership tax compliance, including the accuracy and timeliness of federal, international, state, and local filings.
• Review quarterly and annual REIT testing, dividend characterization, prohibited transaction analyses, and other REIT-related activities.
• Lead federal, state, and other tax audits, working with IRS agents, state auditors, external advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage tax estimates, payments, accruals, tax provisions, and return-to-provision reconciliations.
• Coordinate foreign corporate income tax filings, VAT and indirect tax filings, NOL carryforwards, transfer pricing studies, and tax minimization strategies.
• Support tax research, due diligence, acquisitions, easements, divestitures, tax incentives, legislative opportunities, and non-income tax analyses.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant tax experience, preferably including major public accounting experience and work with one or more REITs.
• Hands-on knowledge of federal, international, state, and local tax matters, with strong understanding of real estate and REIT tax regulations.
• Experience researching and analyzing complex tax issues and negotiating with IRS agents and state tax auditors.
• Knowledge of ASC 740 and/or IAS 12, tax accounting, reporting, and SOX-compliant internal controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; a master’s degree in Tax or an MBA is required.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to travel as needed.

Nice to have

• CPA certification.
• International tax experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment in Dallas, Texas.
• Collaboration with management, finance, accounting, external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.