Vice president of operations Jobs in Richardson, TX

Job Description

Public Storage is looking for a VP of Tax to lead our corporate tax department and drive strategic tax initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the tax department, overseeing all tax planning, compliance, and reporting activities

Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position and support business objectives

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international tax laws and regulations

Provide strategic tax advice to senior management and other departments

Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the tax function

Mentor and develop the tax team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

Lead and oversee compliance with all REIT regulations and requirements

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Taxation required

Master’s in Business Taxation (MBT) or Master’s in Accountancy with an emphasis in tax preferred

Minimum of five years of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm, with a preference for experience in real estate taxation

10+ years of total tax experience in public accounting and private industry, with a preference for experience with publicly traded entities

Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide a team of tax professionals

Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex tax concepts to various stakeholders, including senior management

Demonstrated ability to drive change and implement new processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in tax reporting and compliance

Experience in streamlining tax processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

Ability to identify and implement best practices for tax compliance and reporting

Skilled in utilizing technology to optimize tax processes and improve data accuracy

Strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation in tax operations

REQUIRED EXPERTISE

In-depth knowledge of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code pertaining to real estate investment trusts

Expertise in Subchapter K of the Internal Revenue Code relating to partnership formation, operation, and termination

Proficiency in Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code regarding corporate formation, operation, and termination, including merger and acquisition provisions

Comprehensive understanding of tax principles related to real estate operations, such as asset capitalization rules, repair and maintenance rules, depreciation principles, income and expense recognition rules, like-kind exchange rules, and involuntary conversion rules

Expertise in ASC 740, Income Taxes

WORKING KNOWLEDGE :

Transfer pricing principles

State and local taxation, as the company operates in 41 states

International tax principles for outbound investment, as the company has affiliates in eight European countries

Real property transfer tax rules

Consolidation regulations

IRS practice and procedure principles

Energy tax credit principles and rules

Subchapter L as it pertains to property and casualty insurance operations

Deferred compensation principles