Director of Tax Reporting - Atlanta, GA

Intro

At Cortland, you map the story of your success. We don't adhere to the status quo, we love outside industry perspective, and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in multifamily, our high performance continues to drive exponential growth – and we invite you to join us on our journey towards real estate excellence. With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills, you can forge your own career path, love what you do, and let it show.

Job Overview

As the Director of Tax Reporting, you will play a critical role in defining and optimizing our tax reporting and compliance strategy. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President of Tax, you will oversee all aspects of U.S. and international tax compliance, working closely with external providers and internal teams to elevate the Tax Function at Cortland. Your strategic vision, operational efficiency, and proactive problem-solving approach will drive continuous improvement, standardization, and scalability within the department.

Roles You Will Play

• Lead the reporting function (internal and external) to deliver all US income tax reporting, including federal, state, and US international tax returns, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant filings.
• Provide leadership and guidance, offering strategic insights and operational direction that optimize workflows and position the team for growth and efficiency.
• Spearhead and contribute to cross-functional projects, creating synergies with Cortland’s Legal, Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Investor Relations teams to enhance tax processes and support business goals.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal partners, peers, external consultants, and revenue department auditors.
• Champion operational excellence through process improvement, leveraging best practices, supporting the evolution of tax software tools, incorporating data analytics, and promoting automation and technology to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Support strategic tax initiatives in collaboration with EVP of Tax.
• Stay current on tax law changes and regulatory updates, assessing their impact and communicating necessary adjustments to key stakeholders.
• Lead the audit provision process, from initial planning and forecasting to calculations, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop and nurture relationships with external consultants, revenue department auditors, and internal teams, ensuring alignment and integration of the Tax Function as a business partner.

Building Blocks of Success

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or JD/LLM; CPA certification preferred
• 10 years in private equity real estate investment, REITs, or public accounting with relevant industry experience.
• Deep expertise in tax reporting for partnerships, investment funds, REITs, and multi-family real estate assets.
• Comprehensive understanding of ASC 740 and ASC 842, with familiarity in international tax and cross-border differences
• Proven ability to manage U.S. tax reporting for diverse investor groups, including institutional and international stakeholders
• Track record of standardizing and documenting tax compliance and reporting processes
• Advanced Excel with data analytics experience and knowledge of RealPage/OneSite; Accounting software is a plus
• Collaborative, humble, and results-oriented, with a high commitment to quality and integrity

Outro

At Cortland, we create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for residents nationwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the country, as well as overseas. From product design and procurement to general contracting and property management, we do it all – to make sure our communities are the perfect setting for living life to its fullest. 

Our success is fueled by our belief in a better life – where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people – possibilities that translate into superior living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.

Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email talentresources@cortland.com or call 404.965.3988.

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