Manager - Tax

About the Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity for a highly motivated individual to be an important member of our technical tax team and join a well-established and sophisticated publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust. The Tax Manager’s primary function of overseeing all aspects of the Company’s tax compliance and REIT compliance processes as an outstanding tax team. This position is an excellent opportunity to obtain mentoring and expand technical and industry expertise while working closely with the Vice President of Tax. A competitive candidate would be looking to make a distinct impact and contribute to the overall success of the Company.

Opportunity Requirements

• 6-8 years of prior experience in partnership and REIT taxation; 2+ years of public accounting firm experience required, Big 4


• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or


• CPA (active or inactive)


• Previous REIT experience strongly


• Superior planning and organizational skills with a strong aptitude for


• Articulate communicator (both verbal and written) who thrives in a collaborative


• Superior analytical skills, strong work ethic, and excellent


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment managing multiple deadlines while delivering high quality results.


• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, impeccable integrity, and an excellent.

Summary of Responsibilities

An essential function of this position is regular and predictable attendance. The core responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

 General Responsibilities

• Manage the tax compliance process for the organization, coordinating with outside service providers to ensure timely filing of all tax returns.


• Supervision and training of tax personnel, including review of work product and assisting with managing department priorities to best manage


• Regular communication with asset and property management teams, providing advice regarding REIT compliance issues and


• Research current and emerging tax issues, staying up to date with tax law and policy changes to identify Company


• Assist with special transactions and planning, including IRC Section 1031 exchanges, collaborating with other disciplines to guarantee proper and complete


• Manage day-to-day correspondence with external advisors and

          REIT Compliance & Reporting

• Review of quarterly and annual REIT tests and related reporting


• Provide executive management with quarterly projections of earnings & profits to assist with managing the Company’s distribution


• Manage the preparation and review of year-end E&P, ensuring meeting of all reporting deadlines to shareholders, NAREIT and on the Company’s audited financial


• Responsible for reviewing all book-tax differences including analytical analyses of results and ensuring all proper disclosures are

          Year-End Earnings & Profits (E&P) Calculations:

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  •  Coordination and review of year-end E&P computations, including comparison against periodic projections of taxable income requiring extensive analysis and experience in general tax principles.
  
  
  •  Assist with reporting to shareholders, Nareit, and on the Company’s Form 10-K.
  
  
  
  

          General Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Perform tax technical review of all tax returns and related work-


• Oversee various state, local and indirect tax compliance, including personal property returns, the filing of Forms 1099 and excise tax


• Manage audits and respond to tax notices from taxing

What we offer
At Kilroy, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within the role. The base pay range for this role is between $145,000 and $175,000 and your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as well.

Our comprehensive group health benefits program is built around your total health and provides employees and their families with care and coverage designed to help you thrive.  Our health and wellness program offerings include medical, dental, vision, with FSA, HSA options, Group Life & Disability, LTD coverage and much more.  Ancillary programs include a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match, employee support programs like our parental leave coaching program, wellness, and commuter benefits, just to name a few.  We invite you to visit our website at www.kilroyrealty.com to learn more.