Director, Tax, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Tax Department

The Accounting Tax team is responsible for tax compliance, audits, planning, and budgeting. Accounting tax also works closely with various external tax advisors and internal departments such as construction, new site development (NSD), market strategy, operations, accounting, legal, treasury, capital markets, and financial analysis & planning (FPA) to strategize and obtain tax efficiencies for the Company. Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. Our tax team works towards meeting corporate goals using various tax planning strategies. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful result.

Position Overview

This role can be based remotely in the United States or in Denver, CO; Santa Clara, CA; or Ashburn, VA.

Vantage is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Tax Director, REITs and Partnerships – North America to join our fast-paced, high-growth organization. We are seeking a seasoned tax professional to lead the income tax function for our U.S. real estate investment platform, with a focus on REIT and partnership structures. This role will provide strategic tax guidance across fund operations, structuring, compliance, and investor support.

Essential Job Functions

REIT & Partnership Tax Oversight

• Lead quarterly and annual REIT income and asset testing across all structures.
• Track new activities across the various REITs for diligence purposes
• Oversee partnership tax compliance, including K-1s, returns, and extensions.
• Ensure timely delivery of REIT testing results to investors.
• Review and manage federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Respond to tax notices and inquiries from authorities.
• Drive process improvements to enhance tax operations.
• Document and complete all REIT tax elections and file them timely (8875s, 8832s, REIT PPMs, etc.)

Tax Planning & Structuring

• Collaborate with legal and external advisors on fund documents and structuring.
• Conduct tax research and plan to optimize the company’s tax position.
• Support investor tax structuring and review related legal documentation.

Investor & Internal Support

• Address investor and advisor questions on fund tax matters.
• Assist with REIT formations and tax due diligence.
• Provide internal training on REIT and partnership tax topics.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and REIT counsel.
• Coordinate with internal teams on complex tax issues.
• Monitor tax law changes and assess impact on fund structures.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Additional Duties

• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required; CPA, master’s degree or JD strongly preferred
• Minimum of 10 years’ work experience with at least 6 years serving as an attorney, tax accountant or tax advisor for REITs within a large US REIT or third-party service provider; experience in structuring real estate funds and transactions strongly preferred
• Strong familiarity with US tax laws and REIT rules and their application in practice is required
• Solid understanding of accounting rules, particularly around REIT matters
• Strong interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior real estate investment professionals
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to prioritize competing initiatives; ability to work both independently and within a team
• Strong executive presence and communication skills with the ability to succinctly describe complicated tax rules and structures in a way that makes sense to non-tax professionals
• Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves. 

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $170,000-$185,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)
• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!