Tax Director (Remote)

DataBank Holdings Ltd. is a leading provider of enterprise-class data center, cloud, and interconnection services, offering customers 100% uptime availability of data, applications, and infrastructure. DataBank's managed data center services are anchored in world-class facilities. Our customized technology solutions are designed to help customers effectively manage risk, improve their technology performance, and allow them to focus on their core business objectives. DataBank is headquartered in the historic former Federal Reserve Bank building in downtown Dallas, TX.

DataBank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our work culture at DataBank does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed color, religio, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Tax Director will manage the compliance, filing, and accounting for taxes for all entities. This position will manage one direct report and oversee a team of outside tax professionals to meet the company's tax compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and review of the Company's federal, state, and local tax returns and compliance and supporting documentation, including but not limited to REIT compliance requirements.
• Assist Management with Federal State and Tax Planning.
• Research relevant and upcoming tax legislation internally with Outside Legal counsel and external tax firm(s) for credits, incentives, and make required changes to processes as determined by law.
• Assist Leadership with Investor Due Diligence and Debt Securitization(s).
• Coordinate review of prepared tax work with outside tax firm(s).
• Prepare and send responses to incoming mail from Federal, State, and local jurisdictions.
• Work with Development and Construction in due diligence efforts for tax planning.
• Responsible for preparation, review, and submittal of supplementary tax returns for the Company including but not limited to sales, use, and property taxes in all required jurisdictions.
• Prepare and maintain accounting for income, property and sales tax.
• Management of the sales and use tax systems/processes, including sales tax exemptions, audits, ensuring all customer invoices include the required taxes and all required use taxes are accrued and paid.
• Lead and Manage audits of federal and state income tax returns and other state and local filings.
• Coordinate review of accounting for income/deferred taxes during financial audits.
• Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place over accounting for all taxes.
• Maintain accurate financial tax records, including but not limited to- balance sheet account reconciliations, documentation of all paid for taxes and support for any required analysis
• Provide Tax Journal Entries to Accounting for input and approval.
• Perform special projects if required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in accounting, tax, or business administration
• Required 5-10 years of experience in Tax and/or Accounting
• Required 3-5 years of experience as a manager or above
• Required 3-5 years of experience in Limited Partnerships and REITT
• Preferred NetSuite/Avalara experience

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Packages
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays