Manager, Tax Planning

Ventas, Inc.Chicago, IL
$125,000 - $180,000Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Tax Planning will play a critical and strategic role in developing and executing tax-efficient strategies across a wide range of domestic and international transactions. This individual will partner closely with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives while managing tax risk and maintaining REIT compliance. This role requires a technically strong, business-oriented professional with deep experience in REIT and corporate tax matters, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, deal-driven environment. The position includes responsibility for mentoring junior team members.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or JD required.
  • 5+ years of experience in real estate or REIT tax planning (public accounting, law firm, or in-house), ideally within the healthcare REIT space
  • Strong knowledge of REIT qualification rules, partnership taxation, and transaction structuring
  • Experience with tax modeling and analysis in a deal environment, as well as impact on tax provisions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

  • Exposure to international tax and transfer pricing preferred

Responsibilities

  • Planning and execution of tax structuring efforts related to acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures
  • Partner with Acquisitions, Asset Management, Accounting, and Legal to develop and implement tax-efficient transaction structures
  • Prepare tax modeling, technical analyses, and written memoranda for complex REIT structures (e.g., RIDEA/TRS, PropCo/OpCo, partnerships, B2B arrangements)
  • Support transaction diligence and execution, including review of deal structures and coordination with advisors
  • Closely collaborate with Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance to ensure accurate and timely reporting of planning positions
  • Assist in monitoring REIT income and asset tests, including tracking intercompany income streams, and income and asset mix considerations
  • Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and communicate regularly with business executives and department leaders
  • Manage relationships with outside advisors to ensure timely, budget-aligned delivery of tax, valuation, and related services
  • Support preparation of REIT representation letters and supporting analyses, as well as annual certifications and tax-related public disclosures
  • Prepare transfer pricing analyses supporting intercompany arrangements; assist with transfer pricing documentation and data gathering

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • retirement savings
  • paid time off
  • other wellness benefits
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