Sr. Manager Tax Planning

Digital Realty•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: DLR) is looking to add a Senior Manager – Tax Planning to its global tax team. This role will play an integral part in supporting M&A, cross-border acquisitions/dispositions, joint-venture initiatives, and capital market transactions as DLR continues to expand its market share as the leading and premier data center provider for its customers worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
At least 7 years of corporate tax experience, including public accounting, law and industry experience
Solid experience with and working knowledge of U.S. corporate and partnership with a focus on real estate industry
Solid working knowledge of and experience with real estate investment trusts (REITs)
Demonstrated experience supporting M&A transactions
Experience with tax advisory including due diligence, structuring (in-bound, outbound and joint-ventures) and scenario modeling
Ability to communicate complex tax technical concepts to non-tax business teams to successfully implement initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Solid organizational skills, great attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
The ability to achieve goals and work independently as well as to contribute as a team player

Nice To Haves

Experience with international taxation is strongly preferred but not required
Master's degree in Taxation/or Accounting
Big Four experience

Responsibilities

Work closely with Sr. Tax Director to provide day-to-day in-house REIT and tax advice to other business teams with respect to tax/REIT structuring on acquisitions or dispositions, product developments, capital market transactions and joint venture initiatives.
Evaluate ongoing tax planning opportunities and the implementation of any reorganization and restructuring initiatives for the Company’s REIT compliance and/or reducing cash tax expense.
Advise and assist with partnership transactions and associated tax consequences related to formation, contribution of appreciated properties, assumptions of liabilities, disguised sales considerations, REIT prohibited transaction exposure for both domestic and international joint-ventures.
Advise and assist global tax teams on all U.S./REIT tax matters, transfer pricing considerations and treasury functions (e.g., managing F/X exposures).
Support global tax teams on M&A integration, reorganization/restructures and REIT compliance.
Monitor effectiveness of existing tax policies, control, practices and make recommendations for continuous improvements.
Maintaining strong working relationships and coordination with external consultants and advisors.
Influence and collaborate with key cross-functional partners and leadership in Accounting, Finance, Legal and Business teams.