Senior Tax Manager/Director Of Tax

Company Background

Griffin Capital Company, LLC (the "Company") is a leading qualified opportunity fund manager, focused on the ground-up development of multifamily properties located in designated qualified opportunity zones nationwide. The Company has raised ~$1.3 billion in equity capital, generally through the independent broker dealer and registered investment advisor markets, across its multifamily development strategies since 2019 and is actively fundraising currently. The Company's current pipeline of multifamily development projects exceeds $4.2 billion in total project costs, yielding 13,000 units, with an estimated stabilized value of $5.3 billion.

Job Description

Oversee and lead all tax policies and objectives, and monitor all reporting and planning to ensure compliance with applicable tax statues. Report directly to the Company's CFO, and operate as the leader of the Tax group.

Certain responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manage third party tax consultants to meet various tax filing deadlines across all Corporate and Private Equity Fund entities, including federal/state/local returns for the Company and its various subsidiaries, the Funds/Partnerships and various Special Purpose entities and Joint Venture entities, etc. Assist in the determination of proper tax accounting treatment of the various real estate acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalizations, and other transactions executed within the portfolio. Perform detailed review of various tax workpapers and calculations prepared by third-part tax consultants. Manage the preparation and delivery of all federal and state investor K-1s or other relevant investor tax documents by the contracted deadlines (e.g., March 31st). Manage and coordinate timely delivery of tax information to corporate executives regarding estimated tax payments and corresponding distributions. Coordinate investor communication regarding tax matters, for example, composite return requests, investor tax inquiries, due diligence, etc. Manage the timely response and closure of tax notices. Assist with transaction and organizational structuring of future private equity fund products as needed. Assist with the design, implementation, and enhancement of various processes and systems to address various tax considerations. Requirements

Job Qualifications

Candidates should generally meet the following experience qualifications when applying for the role: 8+ years of experience working in a combination of public accounting and private/industry in the tax accounting capacity. Active CPA license. Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. General career focus within the real estate private equity industry, including extensive experience with partnership returns and K-1s, and technical tax knowledge within the partnership and real estate context (i.e., depreciation, basis establishment and allocation, carried interest, etc.). Familiarity with Joint Venture LP/LLC structures and returns. Experience with retail client base, including qualified/accredited individuals, individual retirement arrangements (IRAs), grantor trusts, etc. Experience managing third party CPA firms and outsourced resources. Exposure to Qualified Opportunity Zone and Tax Cuts and Jobs Act legislation is a plus. Familiarity with REITs is a plus. Proficiency in Yardi is a plus. Ability to work productively both independently and as a team. High level of attention to detail and accuracy, with ability to make thoughtful decisions and solve problems. Strong critical thinking, analytical skills, maturity, and sound judgment is essential. Benefits and Salary

Griffin Capital's salary ranges are determined by role, duration of direct experience, and internal and external pay equity considerations. The base salary range for this exempt, full-time position is $170,000-$220,000 + annual bonus eligibility + benefits.* At Griffin Capital, we strive to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. To support the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of employees, we offer: 100% company paid individual Medical and Dental Insurance. 100% company paid individual Life and Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance. 401(k) plan with up to 4% matching and full vesting. Paid time off (PTO) starting at 17 days per year, with increases after 2 years of service. A yearly Birthday Holiday and paid time off for community service. State of the art onsite gym. Company funded Lifestyle Spending Account. Access to other health and tax-advantaged benefits.
Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Griffin reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

In addition to the above-listed benefits, the firm also offers hybrid work options specific to roles, an employee-led professional development program, and community involvement through its Griffin Care and Community Committee.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Griffin

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Griffin Capital will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations and in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.

*Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Griffin Capital takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Salary Description

$170,000-$220,000