Director Taxation Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

The Director Taxation reports to the SVP of Tax and directs aspects of MAA’s tax compliance and planning function, including analysis, capital account maintenance, and taxable income projection. The position oversees a team of tax professionals and works with the Company’s internal business leaders, external tax professionals, and third party services providers to achieve the Company’s goals. The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA’s Core Values.

Those values include:

Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual Communicating openly and with integrity Embracing opportunities Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons Duties and Responsibilities Manages the completion of all federal and state tax returns, including complex partnership tax filings and K-1 analysis. Supervises REIT qualification testing, including income tests, distribution tests and shareholder requirements. Projects taxable income and supports distribution planning. Manages the sales and use tax process to ensure all activities are in compliance and oversees complex partnership structures. Advises management on strategic tax planning, including planning and managing entity structuring, transaction structuring, disposition planning and related 1031 planning. Manages economic capital account maintenance (704b), tax basis capital account maintenance, and debt allocations to partners (REIT and non-REIT). Monitors and adjusts the Franchise and Excise tax accrual as necessary. Coordinates accounting for income taxes and financial reporting aspects, including deferred taxes and valuation allowance. Supervises and provides leadership and support to assigned staff. Monitors and manages all tax compliance issues including audits, exams and testing. Communicates extensively with company leadership across business functions to understand the business and monitor tax-related issues. Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field required Ten (10) years of professional tax experience with at least five (5) years in public accounting and corporate tax required Supervisory/management experience required Preferred Qualifications Active CPA preferred Master’s degree preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of real estate and partnership agreements, including tax and accounting principles, K-1 analysis, capital account management, 1031 planning, etc. Knowledge and skill with interpreting financial reporting, tax laws and regulations specific to REITs Skill to supervise and manage the performance of a team, including selection, delegation, and coaching Skill and ability to demonstrate a hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment Skill and ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing Skill in applying critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving methods Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) Physical and Environmental Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Disclaimer Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. MAA is a real estate investment trust (REIT) company focused on providing a high-quality apartment living experience to residents across the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. As an active buyer and developer of apartment communities, MAA is currently the largest owner-operator of apartment homes in the country and is an S&P 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Currently, MAA owns and operates over 100,000 apartment homes across 17 states and the District of Columbia. We have successfully navigated numerous business cycles, captured significant growth and built an efficient, technology-driven operating platform with an investment portfolio that is uniquely balanced and diversified across markets noted for strong population growth and robust housing-demand dynamics. Our mission at MAA is to deliver superior service and value for our residents, employees and shareholders. We refer to this as creating “A Brighter View” and we are doing it every day. As an employer, we strive to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce that mirrors the diversity of our residents and the communities where we do business. Our corporate charity, The Open Arms Foundation, is the heart of our company. Its mission is to provide a home away from home for those who must travel to receive medical treatment. Would you like to learn more about what a day at an MAA Community looks like? Click below to view a quick video from our associates. Property Manager for an MAA Community leads all aspects of community life and above all – quality customer service. The Maintenance Supervisor leads and coordinates the maintenance team through repairs and maintenance of property facilities and apartments. Assistant Property Managers support the operations and financial performance of the community, handle the collections process, and assist with leasing. In other words, they wear several hats! An Apartment Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repairs to ensure apartments and facilities are in top shape. A special role for an MAA community, a Leasing Consultant supports leasing operations, interactions and communication with residents, and assists with community events and marketing activities.