If you are a detail oriented tax professional with strong public accounting experience and the ability to work independently while balancing multiple priorities, this position offers you some compelling opportunities. Consider:

• You can demonstrate your talent and make an impact on our organization as a valued member of a growing global tax team.
• You will work on a variety of complex tax issues, managing both our U.S. corporate tax and REIT compliance processes. Our preference is that you already have REIT knowledge, but if not, you'll acquire it quickly. Quick question for you - click here
• Digital Realty is very active with acquisitions and capital market transition. In this growth environment we will be looking for proven performers to move up.
• Our company was the first public REIT focusing on data center properties and today we are the largest REIT in that space. REIT is a priority for Digital Realty and the tax team enjoys a good deal of visibility. 
• If you're coming directly from public accounting, we think you'll enjoy the work/life balance we offer. There will be some evening and weekend hours, of course, but on the whole you'll have more time for the other important areas of your life.
• In addition to a competitive salary and bonus potential, you'll enjoy comprehensive benefits.

Digital Realty: Where the cloud lives and business thrives. We built the global standard for technical real estate, developing a unique capability to acquire, manage, and scale data center campuses. Now, Digital Realty is building a unique ecosystem of open solutions that power customer growth through exceptional service on a foundation of unrivaled data center expertise. The new Digital Realty combines unparalleled data center services, carrier-dense interconnection, real estate acumen, and financial strength to create a unique power of choice and value when and where our customers need it.

Pictured: Our 2323 Bryan Street location is a premier internet gateway and carrier facility in the Dallas area. Located in the Central Business District (CBD), the building consists of 26 floors and approximately 477,000 SF of datacenter, PBB and office space. The facility provides connectivity access to over sixty (60) of the leading domestic and international carriers and physical connection points to the world's telecommunications networks and internet backbone.

To meet the basic qualification for the Tax Manager opportunity, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the role, you will have:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Quick question for you - click here
• 5 years of tax experience, including public accounting or industry experience. Quick question for you - click here
• Solid experience with and knowledge of REIT, corporate and partnership taxation.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with MS Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Solid organizational skills and good attention to detail.
• The ability to achieve goals independently as well as to contribute as a team player.

Preferred but not required:

• Real estate investment trust (REIT) and real estate tax experience.
• An active CPA.
• A master's in Taxation. Quick question for you - click here
• Big Four experience highly preferred. 
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision.

Currently the team is working remotely, but you will be based in Dallas when we return to the office.

Pictured: 850 E. Collins is a 121,000 square foot free-standing building in Digital Realty’s 69-acre datacampus known as Digital Dallas. Located in the epicenter of North Dallas' high technology corridor, the campus is powered by a dedicated, privately-owned substation, and served by nine different telecommunications fiber providers currently located in the campus. Clients include some of the most innovative and trusted companies in the world.

You will join a small global tax team. You will report to the Tax Director who is in charge of tax compliance, take some direction from the director managing REIT, and interact with team members in the U.S., Europe and Asia. You will work on projects and activities including a mix of those listed below but will typically spend most of your time working in REIT compliance and general corporate tax compliance.

More specifically, you will:

• Coordinate with and manage our outside tax preparer to gather information requested in processing tax compliance to ensure timely and accurate tax return filings and payments with all appropriate US and Canadian agencies.
• Work closely with accounting to understand financial statement reporting for separate legal entities, including regular review of accounting system and financial statement information to ensure integrity of the reports for all Digital Realty (DLR) tax entities.
• Understand, manage and perform quarterly / annual REIT compliance tests to ensure that DLR maintains its REIT status including supporting the Tax Director in preparation of projections to monitor distribution requirements.
• Coordinate with external REIT counsel to complete REIT due diligence as needed.
• Perform quarterly tax provisions for corporate taxable REIT subsidiaries and foreign subsidiaries to ensure adequate tax reserves have been established.
• Coordinate the calculation of withholding taxes on quarterly distributions from DLR partnerships in compliance with regulatory state withholding requirement.
• Coordinate with outside tax advisor to gather information required to maintain accurate tax depreciation schedules.
• Work with Legal on tax filings/elections (e.g. TRS and check-the- box election, etc.).
• Coordinate and correspond with taxing authorities in U.S. regarding various notices to ensure accurate regulatory records of all DLR entities. Supervise and support the tax group coordinator to ensure timely filing of US tax returns and payments.
• Assist with ad-hoc analysis as needed.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Cohesive team / opportunities to learn
You will play an integral role on the tax team, enjoying great exposure and visibility. You will join an international team that works well together, work with and learn from talented leaders and teammates, and add to your list of expertise.

Global reach
Digital Realty supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 2,000 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products. It is always on, including 24/7 support 365 days a year, delivering 99.999% uptime.

Growth without limits
We're growing fast and growing smart, including acquiring businesses that complement and strengthen our core offerings. We're already one of the largest players in our space, and ongoing growth will create opportunities for strong performers.

Mission, vision and values
Our Mission
To provide our customers with the trusted foundation for the digital world.
Our Vision To build a network of connected campuses and internet gateways that become the heart of the internet and cloud, powering growth and prosperity for customers, employees and shareholders.
Our Values Guide our decisions and actions every day—above all else, we value customers, excellence, talent, teamwork and success.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive salary and discretionary bonus, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes all you'd expect such as insurances, multiple flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan, along with some nice surprises, such as a low employee contribution on health insurance, a generous match for the 401(k), a pet insurance offering and more.

Video: PlatformDIGITAL™ is a global data center platform from Digital Realty that enables clients to host their critical infrastructure and interconnect to digital ecosystems across the world.

Because of the complexity of this role, naturally you will need strong base skills along with the technical knowledge that you earned in the public accounting space, but you will also need outstanding soft skills. The successful candidate will have the confidence to work autonomously along with the ability to ask questions and learn where needed. S/he will bring a strict attention to detail in every area from transactions to projects requiring a good deal of pre-acquisition due diligence through to post-acquisition work with Legal. Flexibility and adaptability will be key, as will be the ability to scale as projects demand.