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

Compensation: $180K – $220K base plus generous cash incentives.

Hybrid schedule based in Irvine, CA.