Senior Vice President, Head of Tax Greater Columbus, OH Area

The Company is seeking a Senior Vice President, Head of Tax to lead its tax strategy and operations and serve as a trusted advisor to investment, development, finance, and investor relations teams. Responsibilities include overseeing tax compliance across funds, joint ventures, partnerships, and corporate entities; managing external accounting and legal providers; reviewing tax returns and investor schedules; and resolving tax notices, payments, and audits. The role will advise on transactions and entity structures, lead tax credit and incentive work, and incorporate tax considerations into investment models. It will also oversee multi-year tax forecasting, quarterly estimates, year-end planning, and investor tax communications. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 12 years of progressively responsible partnership tax experience, preferably in real estate, hospitality, or private equity. An active CPA license is highly desired, and a master’s degree in taxation is a plus. Experience directing large, complex tax engagements is required; public accounting experience with a large national firm is beneficial. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, executive presence, and the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly. They should also be skilled at leading through external partners, managing competing deadlines, and building effective relationships across the tax community.

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Rockbridge