US Direct Tax Manager

Lineage Logistics•Farmington Hills, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lineage is seeking an experienced Income Tax Manager to manage day-to-day U.S. tax compliance across a complex structure of REITs, partnerships, and corporate entities. The role is based at the company’s headquarters in Novi, Michigan, and follows a hybrid schedule, with several days per week expected in the Novi office. The manager oversees compliance with an outside service provider, owns quarterly and annual REIT testing, and co-leads the tax fixed asset function. The position works with an interdisciplinary team and external tax advisors to deliver accurate, timely filings and improve compliance processes. The manager also supports estimates and extensions, researches complex tax issues, collaborates with accounting, finance, treasury, and legal teams, monitors tax-law changes, assists with tax authority audits and notices, and mentors staff. Lineage describes the role as an opportunity to grow within the organization, with potential for greater responsibilities and promotions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5–9 years of relevant tax experience in public accounting and/or industry.
Demonstrated experience with U.S. federal and state tax laws and compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of transfer pricing principles and intercompany transactions, particularly between taxable domestic U.S. entities, including TRS-to-REIT and intercompany service, lease, and financing arrangements; ability to support documentation and arm’s-length pricing analyses.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex tax issues across multiple entity types and jurisdictions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments and interact with external stakeholders.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and filing deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
CPA certification preferred but not required.
Big 4 experience is a plus.
Experience with REITs and/or real estate, including REIT testing, is a significant plus.
Experience with partnership taxation, including allocations and K-1 reporting, preferred.
Experience with tax fixed assets and depreciation software preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance across REITs, partnerships, and corporate entities, including the compliance calendar and workpaper standardization.
Prepare and review income tax calculations, workpapers, returns, K-1s, and related filings.
Support quarterly tax estimates and extensions.
Manage the outside compliance provider relationship, including scoping, data requests, deliverable review, budget and deadline management, and process improvements.
Own quarterly and annual REIT compliance testing, including asset and income tests, distribution requirements, supporting documentation, and timely escalation of potential issues.
Research and analyze complex tax issues, propose practical solutions, and document technical positions.
Co-own the tax fixed asset function, including tax depreciation records, cost segregation inputs, additions and disposals, and reconciliation to book fixed assets.
Collaborate with accounting, finance, treasury, and legal teams to gather data and align on tax-related matters.
Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assess their impact, and recommend necessary adjustments.
Assist with federal and state tax authority audits and notices by preparing responses and supporting documentation.
Mentor and develop staff through training and guidance.