Discovery Land Company
Director of Tax
Scottsdale, AZ · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
AccountingTaxHRISCustomer SupportResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingGAAP
About the role
- Discovery Land Company is seeking a collaborative and technically skilled Tax Director to join our growing finance and accounting organization.
- This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to a complex, multi-jurisdictional portfolio of real estate development, club operations, and joint venture structures.
- You will serve as the primary liaison between internal finance teams and external co-sourced service providers, ensuring compliance obligations are met while driving tax planning and operational efficiency across the portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for Global & U.S. income tax compliance for C-Corporations, Partnerships, and Joint Ventures while working closely with cross-functional partners.
- Oversee and manage consolidated tax accounting and reporting packages.
- Manage tax and other income tax disclosures to complete filing of returns.
- Research and implement new accounting pronouncements relevant to tax accounting.
- Manage tax account reconciliation policies and procedures.
- Implement and monitor process continuous improvements and changes.
- Planning & Strategic Support
- Assist in providing technical support and analysis for tax planning on acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic projects.
- Work closely with business operations to ensure all necessary filing requirements are satisfied and to optimize tax planning on the front end of operational expansion.
- Reporting to the VP of Accounting & Tax, you will partner with local and global leaders to direct and manage the tax function across the enterprise.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years' tax experience in real estate, construction, or development.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and strong technical knowledge of complex tax issues.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Long hours may be required due to business demands.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
- Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
- Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.
Nice to have
- CPA certification preferred.
- Experience with multi-entity structures including C-Corporations, Partnerships, JVs, and disregarded entities preferred.
- International tax experience relevant to cross-border operations and treaty positions preferred.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- additional languages preferred.
Skills
- Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Detail, deadline, and goal-oriented with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Year Round Only)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Year Round Only)
Company info
- Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential communities with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international.
- The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world.
- http://www.discoverylandco.com.
- For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.
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- Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!
- This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company's Corporate Office locations in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Discovery Land Company is seeking a full-time, year-round Director of Tax to join the Finance and Accounting Department.
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