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Company Description

Public Storage is recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes and our employees have also voted us as a Great Place to Work , having Best Career Growth , ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture , and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

With more than 2,900 locations nationwide, Public Storage is the leader in the self-storage industry, and given our number of tenants, we may very well be the world's largest landlord. We've experienced unprecedented growth over the past four decades, and it's in no small part due to the dedicated team that has helped us become an S&P 500 industry leader, the country's largest real estate investment trust (REIT), and the most recognizable name in self-storage.

Job Description

Public Storage is looking for a VP of Tax to lead our corporate tax department and drive strategic tax initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the tax department, overseeing all tax planning, compliance, and reporting activities

• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position and support business objectives

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international tax laws and regulations

• Provide strategic tax advice to senior management and other departments

• Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the tax function

• Mentor and develop the tax team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

• Lead and oversee compliance with all REIT regulations and requirements

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Taxation required

• Master’s in Business Taxation (MBT) or Master’s in Accountancy with an emphasis in tax preferred

• Minimum of five years of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm, with a preference for experience in real estate taxation

• 10+ years of total tax experience in public accounting and private industry, with a preference for experience with publicly traded entities

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide a team of tax professionals

• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex tax concepts to various stakeholders, including senior management

• Demonstrated ability to drive change and implement new processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in tax reporting and compliance

• Experience in streamlining tax processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

• Ability to identify and implement best practices for tax compliance and reporting

• Skilled in utilizing technology to optimize tax processes and improve data accuracy

• Strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation in tax operations

REQUIRED EXPERTISE

• In-depth knowledge of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code pertaining to real estate investment trusts

• Expertise in Subchapter K of the Internal Revenue Code relating to partnership formation, operation, and termination

• Proficiency in Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code regarding corporate formation, operation, and termination, including merger and acquisition provisions

• Comprehensive understanding of tax principles related to real estate operations, such as asset capitalization rules, repair and maintenance rules, depreciation principles, income and expense recognition rules, like-kind exchange rules, and involuntary conversion rules

• Expertise in ASC 740, Income Taxes

WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Transfer pricing principles

• State and local taxation, as the company operates in 41 states

• International tax principles for outbound investment, as the company has affiliates in eight European countries

• Real property transfer tax rules

• Consolidation regulations

• IRS practice and procedure principles

• Energy tax credit principles and rules

• Subchapter L as it pertains to property and casualty insurance operations

• Deferred compensation principles

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Base Pay Range : $200,000 - $265,000

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of our total awards approach to compensation which is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses or incentives.

One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.

• Our office is located in west Glendale, near Interstate 5 and Western, just south of downtown Burbank

We are united under one common goal – creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, included, and excited to be part of a best-in-class team. With over 5,000 team members from all different races, backgrounds, and life experiences, we celebrate inclusion and value the diversity each person brings to Public Storage. We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion makes us a stronger Company and instills a sense of pride across our teams and the customers we serve.