Tax Manager

Tax Manager

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Havenpark Communities was founded on the mission of creating caring communities for both our residents and employees. Havenpark has a portfolio of 80+ communities and more than 25,000 homesites across the U.S. We are experiencing intentional, rapid growth by continuously acquiring communities.

At Havenpark Communities, our mission is to make caring communities attainable for responsible residents across America. We acquire, improve, and operate manufactured home communities. Our five core values guide our everyday behavior:
Respect, Grit, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Boldness.

• Lead and manage all tax preparation and compliance functions for various entities, including income, sales, excise, property, and pass-through taxes.
• Review and ensure accuracy of tax filings in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure timely payment and proper accounting for estimate, extension, balance due, and pass-through withholding tax payments.
• Coordinate preparation and filing functions with public accounting firms, external auditors, tax authorities, and internal teams.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax regulations and legislation affecting the organization.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements and supporting schedules for tax purposes.
• Oversee the internal preparation and compliance with all sales, excise, personal property, and other pass-through taxes as applicable.
• Lead tax audit responses and represent the company in discussions with taxing authorities.
• Serve as primary internal tax subject‑matter expert and advisor to senior leadership.
• Manage and mentor internal staff and coordinate external resources.
• Partner with accounting, finance, legal, and operations to align tax strategy with business priorities.
• Develop and maintain tax policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Research and interpret complex tax laws and regulatory changes; advise leadership on potential impacts.
• Partner with Finance and FP&A on tax forecasting and cash flow projections.
• Collaborate closely with Investor Relations and Executive teams on tax‑related matters.
• Identify and implement process improvements or automation opportunities within the tax function.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree (e.g., MAcc, Master's in Taxation, MBA) desirable.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Certifications:
  
  CPA and/or EA preferred but not required.
• Prior public accounting experience required (or a mix of public + industry).
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, reviewing, and managing complex tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax laws, with the ability to interpret evolving regulations.
• Experience with tax planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Experience handling property and sales tax matters is a plus.
• Familiarity with tax accounting (ASC 740) and tax provision processes.
• Strong technical research ability, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex tax issues to non‑tax professionals.
• Leadership capabilities: ability to supervise, mentor, and manage internal teams or external resources.
• Proficiency in tax software, research tools, and Excel; experience with ERP/accounting systems.
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Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Additional requirement:
  You can pass a criminal background check.

Competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, generous PTO, paid holidays, a 401(k) with a 6% company match, and infinite opportunities to learn, develop, and sharpen your skills.

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