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This role drives day-to-day U.S. tax compliance across a complex structure of REITs, partnerships, and corporate entities. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax regulations, compliance and reporting, with experience in REITs and/or real estate a significant plus. In addition to managing the compliance process with our outside service provider, this position will own quarterly and annual REIT testing and co-lead the tax fixed asset function. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team, including external tax advisors, to deliver accurate and timely filings and continuously improve compliance processes. This role operates on a hybrid schedule, with the expectation of working from the Novi office several days per week. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing organization and make a significant impact within the tax department.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nManage day-to-day U.S. federal, state and local tax compliance across REITs, partnerships, and corporate entities, including owning the compliance calendar and workpaper standardization, preparation and review of income tax calculations, workpapers, returns, K-1s and related filings.\nSupport quarterly estimates and extensions.\nManage the relationship with our outside compliance provider, including scoping, data requests, review of deliverables, budget and deadline management, and driving process improvements year over year.\nOwn quarterly and annual REIT compliance testing, including asset and income tests, distribution requirements and supporting documentation, and escalate potential issues timely.\nResearch and analyze complex tax issues, propose practical solutions and document technical positions.\nCo-own the tax fixed asset function, including maintenance of tax depreciation records, cost segregation inputs, additions and disposals, and reconciliation to book fixed assets.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including accounting, finance, treasury and legal, to gather data and ensure alignment on tax-related matters.\nStay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations, assessing their impact on the organization and recommending necessary adjustments.\nAssist with audits and notices from federal and state tax authorities, preparing responses and supporting documentation as needed.\nMentor and develop staff, providing training and guidance to foster professional growth within the tax department.\nKEY QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; advanced degree preferred.\nCPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification preferred, not required.\n5-9 years of relevant tax experience in public accounting and/or industry; Big 4 experience a plus.\nDemonstrated experience with U.S. federal and state tax laws and compliance requirements.\nExperience with REITs and/or real estate, including REIT testing, is a significant plus.\nExperience with partnership taxation, including allocations and K-1 reporting, preferred.\nWorking knowledge of transfer pricing principles and intercompany transactions, particularly between taxable domestic U.S. entities (including TRS-to-REIT and intercompany service, lease and financing arrangements), with the ability to support documentation and arm's-length pricing analyses.\nExperience with tax fixed assets and depreciation software preferred.\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax issues across multiple entity types and jurisdictions.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across departments and interact with external stakeholders.\nDetail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all work deliverables.\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and filing deadlines effectively.\nWhy Lineage?\nThis is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.\nLineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. 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