Vice President of Tax Services

The Vice President of Tax Services is responsible for the company’s tax planning and overall tax strategy, overseeing the third‑party tax provider, and ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations. This leadership role will maintain accurate and timely tax reports, minimize the company’s tax obligations, and provide guidance on partnership taxation. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for collaborating across all business lines and with external tax service providers.

• Manage direct and indirect reports and implement the 7 Core Values established by Crawford Hoying.
• Oversee, train, develop, and provide a growth path for the Senior Tax Accountant.
• Lead all stages of recruitment, team building, personnel issue resolution, and disciplinary procedures.
• Prepare annual reviews, set goals, and implement personal development plans.
• Motivate team members to participate in classes and training.
• Approve schedules, workloads, and paid time off.

• Develop tax strategies and monitor reporting and planning to ensure compliance with applicable statutes.
• Lead short‑term and long‑term strategic decision‑making on partnership taxation matters.
• Provide tax guidance and support on issues relating to all areas of the company’s business.
• Direct and oversee the company’s tax policies and objectives.
• Drive tax planning and forecasting efforts to integrate with overall business objectives.
• Ensure accuracy of tax returns to minimize the company’s tax obligations.
• Serve as liaison between the company and outside tax firms.
• Collaborate with property and accounting teams on tax matters.
• Review draft tax returns prepared by outside firms.
• Ensure timely processing of all tax payments.
• Address investor tax inquiries.
• Stay up to date on current tax laws and changes applying to the business.
• Represent the company in tax audits and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Maintain internal controls and processes for tax compliance and planning.
• Review fixed asset schedule for compliance with tax guidelines.
• Prepare federal, state, and local income tax returns as needed.

• Ensure compliance with all department and company policies and procedures.
• Identify patterns and problem areas and recommend improvements.
• Maintain a strategic approach to problem‑solving and troubleshooting.
• Use technology and data analytics to improve job delivery.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Implement the 7 Core Values established by Crawford Hoying.
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability.
• Maintain timeliness and transactional accuracy.
• Engage proactively with other departments.
• Apply a strategic approach to problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Drive process and quality improvement and efficiency.
• Exhibit flexibility and effectiveness in managing department personnel.

• 10 years of accounting experience; public accounting strongly preferred.
• Real‑estate accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of partnership and corporate tax rules.
• Experience working with complex entity structures.
• Thorough understanding of tax laws and regulations and how they affect the company.
• Ability to interpret tax laws and apply them to the company’s specific circumstances.
• Complete understanding of the tax preparation process.
• Ability to resolve complex tax issues.
• A proven aptitude for ownership of company issues and concerns.
• Ability to give clear direction.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Results‑oriented attitude with sense of urgency and ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including advanced Excel knowledge.
• Strong technical and operational accounting skills; knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• CPA designation or MBA strongly preferred.

The Vice President of Tax Services works at the corporate office and interfaces with external and internal customers on a regular basis. Work hours are typically 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with availability for additional hours during busy seasons.

This role requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, and lifting up to twenty‑five pounds.

The Vice President of Tax Services reports to the Senior Vice President of Accounting and works closely with the Chief Financial Officer. The position oversees the Senior Tax Accountant.

Executive

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance