Discovery Land Company
Tax Manager
Scottsdale, AZ · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
AccountingTaxProcess ImprovementHRISCommunication
About the role
- Reporting to the Director of Tax, you will work closely with accounting, finance, development, legal, family office teams, and outside tax advisors to keep tax work accurate and aligned with business needs.
- This role offers meaningful exposure to complex real estate tax structures and the opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding global portfolio.
- Ensure accurate tax reporting of real estate inventory and cost of sales.
Responsibilities
- Manage preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns for partnerships, disregarded entities, and corporate structures.
- Oversee Schedule K-1 reporting, including complex partner allocations and capital account maintenance.
- Support tax accounting methods for long-term development projects, including timing of revenue recognition and cost recovery.
- Monitor and document tax treatments related to land development, lot sales, and construction.
- Transaction Support & Structuring
- Support review of state and local tax implications for transactions and project activity.
Requirements
- 5-8+ years of relevant tax experience, with a focus on real estate development or construction.
- Working knowledge of partnership taxation and real estate tax rules, including IRC §263A.
- Experience with multi-entity structures including LLCs, partnerships, and disregarded entities
- 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.
- Comfortable documenting tax positions and working with advisors during audits.
- 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.
Nice to have
- CPA certification preferred.
- Familiarity with tax treatment of amenities or non-core development assets preferred.
- Strong analytical and modeling skills with ability to explain complex tax rules in practical, business-focused terms preferred.
- Effective cross-functional communication with finance, legal, development, and family office teams preferred.
Skills
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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 Tax Manager to join the Finance and Accounting Department.
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