Tax Director

At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact.

The Tax Director position requires a highly motivated professional with demonstrated relevant experience to direct all tax functions, excluding property and payroll taxes, for Bell Partners Inc. and its related investment vehicles. The director will oversee third-party tax preparers, coordinate with internal resources, and have ownership of the timely completion of tax compliance work, ensuring quality and cost-effective results. The director will consult with external tax, legal, and financial reporting advisors to evaluate, recommend, and assist with execution of specific tax strategies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Oversee and provide guidance to Tax Manager

Responsible for timely and accurate execution of tax compliance, including but not limited to federal / state / local income and franchise tax, sales / use tax, and investor related reporting and withholding tax requirements (excludes property and payroll taxes)

Maximize efficient use of third-party tax preparers and legal counsel regarding tax structuring, resolution of tax issues, and preparation of tax returns

Responsible for other tax deliverables and communications, including investor K-1s, tax-related due diligence questions, and investor questions regarding tax reporting

Analyze and maintain REIT qualification, including review of REIT testing

Prepare or review internal or external tax estimates and projections

Prepare written and oral explanations of taxable results and tax policy changes

Analyze potential tax ramifications of acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, new investment structures, and tax reform, including assessing the impact that such activities may have on REIT qualification status, tax reporting, tax liabilities, and distributions

Research tax issues using third-party tax research software, as well as through discussions with third-party tax and legal advisors, and prepare a summary that includes recommendations to mitigate or solve the potential tax issue

Establish and monitor budget for internal and external tax resources

Assist accounting department with appropriate tax accrual entries and other critical US GAAP analyses

Provide support for tax audits and controversies, including the preparation of notice responses or documentation in support of an exam or potential settlement

Manage LLC annual report renewals in all jurisdictions required by leveraging outsourced provider

Review unclaimed property filings prepared by outsourced provider

Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure with minimal guidance and supervision

Must present a professional image

Must be able to maintain confidentiality

Good verbal and written communication skills, professional, punctual, responsible, self-starter, and team player

Ability to solve practical problems quickly, handle multiple tasks and organize resources to ensure work is completed on time and on budget

Written and oral communication skills required with the ability to present to various levels of the organization as well as to clients.

Must be able to understand directives both orally and in writing

Must possess willingness and demonstrate ability to provide exceptional customer service

Must be proficient in Adobe, Excel, Word, and Outlook

Must demonstrate ability to work successfully on a team

Ability to demonstrate of Bell Core Values

Education and Background

4-year degree in Accounting or Master of Accounting

CPA certification preferred

6+ years of relevant tax experience at a public accounting firm preferred

Direct experience with and knowledge of the tax rules regarding REITs and partnerships

Hands-on experience working with multi-state property portfolios preferred

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About Bell Partners

Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. Our people are the most important part of our company. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference.

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