Senior Manager International Tax

Job Title: Senior Manager International Tax

Location: Singapore

Department: Tax

Reports To: International Tax Director

Who We Are

Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide fexible, efficient and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites across the United States, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Amsterdam, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.

What the role entails

The Senior Manager International Tax will play a significant role in establishing CloudHQ’s tax strategy in Asia Pacific (APAC). The successful candidate will report to the International Tax Director based in Washington DC, US, and will work closely with cross functional teams including Investment, Development, Finance, Accounting, and Legal to manage all tax aspects in the APAC region, ranging from acquisition due diligence and structuring, to tax compliance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies for international operations, focusing on optimization and risk mitigation.
• Provide tax due diligence support, structuring advice, and post-acquisition integration planning for cross-border transactions.
• Provide tax input for purchase and sale agreements, joint venture negotiations, and internal restructuring transactions. 
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks, ensuring adherence to local and international tax laws and regulations.
• Oversee tax compliance activities, including tax return preparation, transfer pricing documentation, and reporting obligations in multiple jurisdictions. 
• Monitor changes in tax legislation, regulations, and industry trends to advise on potential business impacts for the fund.
• Build and manage strong relationships with external advisors and tax authorities to effectively navigate complex tax issues in multiple countries.
• Evaluate and respond to requests for tax audits.
• Implement technological and process enhancements to ensure timely and accurate information is provided to the Investment and Finance teams.

Education: Degree in Accountancy, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent.

Language skills: Fluent in English.

Experience: 

• 8 years of relevant tax experience in Big 4 accounting firms or large real estate organizations.
• Extensive experience in cross-border transactions and structuring within real estate funds, infrastructure, construction, and/or data centers.
• Proven track record in Asia Pacific real estate tax is essential. 
• Familiarity with US or European investors and fund managers. 

Required Knowledge and skills: 

• Extensive experience in real estate fund structuring and M&A. 
• Advanced knowledge of Singapore and regional tax regimes across APAC.
• Ability to work independently as the first Singapore tax hire.
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed and accommodate meetings with the management team in US and European time zones.
• Exceptional organization and project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet critical deadlines.
• Effective team player with the ability to collaborate internally and externally, across different languages and international business cultures.
• Assertive personality, ensuring completion of processes and prioritization of tax issues.
• Exhibits strong attention to detail, dedicated work ethic, and high level of self-motivation.
• Problem-solving ability using analysis, technical expertise, and organizational skills.
• Sense of urgency to complete tasks accurately and ahead of schedule.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax issues to non-tax professionals.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions impacting project timelines and outcomes.
• Responsible attitude with a commitment to leading by example in attendance, work ethic, and technical work product.
• Entrepreneurial mindset suited to a fast-paced, evolving environment.