Tax Manager

Firm Overview

Northwood Investors LLC ("Northwood") is a leading, privately-held, global real estate private equity investment advisor that invests alongside institutional and private clients in a broad range of real estate opportunities globally, with over $10 billion of assets under management. Northwood was founded in 2006, by John Z. Kukral, the former President and CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Advisors. The Northwood team has deep experience in sourcing, executing and managing real estate transactions worldwide, ranging from office buildings and shopping centers to hotels and residential investments.

Northwood has locations in the US in Denver (headquarters), New York, Dallas, Los Angeles and Charlotte. Additionally, the firm has professional teams located in the United Kingdom, Luxembourg and Paris. For more information, visit Northwood's website at www.northwoodinvestors.com.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Tax, the Tax Manager will work closely with both the Director and external service providers. This role is responsible for supporting all fund- and property-level tax compliance activities. Key responsibilities include tax structuring and managing the overall tax process, including coordinating with external tax teams to prepare partnership returns and issue K-1s.

This position offers an opportunity for a highly motivated and organized individual to become a key member of the tax team, contributing to all aspects of tax compliance and planning. The ideal candidate will have experience in real estate and/or private equity tax.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the tax compliance process for all Northwood Funds, including US and European investments.
• Assist with tax structuring and strategic tax planning across the Northwood Funds and operating platforms.
• Coordinate information requests and communicate with business team, external advisors, and investors.
• Document research findings in written memorandum and the ability to present to Senior Executive Staff.
• Analyze transactions and prepare projections of taxable income.
• Apply understanding of private REIT requirements and testing methods, and maintain quarterly and annual REIT compliance.
• Prepare and maintain organizational charts.
• Analyze and review legal documents, including maintenance of related internal records.
• Track and respond to federal, state, and local tax notices. Assist with IRS audits.
• Oversee and maintain partner non-resident withholding records and computations.
• Assist with FATCA and CRS compliance and maintenance.
• Identify concerns, research and resolve tax, accounting and business issues.
• Review tax law changes in all jurisdictions and assess the impact on existing investments and future structuring, including potential tax law and legislative changes at the Federal, state, and international level.
• Assist with researching current and emerging tax issues.
• Maintain fixed asset records for portfolio investments.
• Organize and maintain internal tax files.
• Special projects, including automation initiatives alongside our Data & Analytics team.

The Successful Applicant

Must have the following key attributes:

• A minimum of a BS in Accounting, with exposure to taxation courses preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, tax compliance, Internal Revenue Code and regulations.
• 4 - 8 years of experience in tax, with significant public accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel skills with exceptionally strong attention to detail.
• Effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic, growing environment.
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility for new and ongoing tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain and observe the highest professional ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Strong project management, organizational skills and outstanding problem solving skills.
• Experience managing engagements and teams of professionals.
• Ability to foster effective teamwork.
• Must be able to travel based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Experience with partnership and REIT taxation
• Experience with international tax structuring and reporting

This position will remain open until filled. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting may close at any time once a candidate is selected.