Tax Manager

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 throughout the U.S. We are experiencing intentional and 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. You may be asking yourself - what makes us different? It is our culture. Our unique culture is fun, rewarding, and inclusive of all. Our five core values guide our everyday behavior: Respect, Grit, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Boldness.

As a Tax Manager, you will lead and oversee all aspects of our tax preparation and compliance functions. This position reports directly to the Senior Controller and works closely with Investor Relations and the Executive teams. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance, guiding tax planning and strategy, reviewing complex returns, and advising on tax implications of key business decisions (e.g., property dispositions). The ideal candidate will combine leadership, communication skills, business acumen, and strong technical expertise regarding complex entity structures, limited partnerships, joint ventures, and private equity-backed investment funds.

Responsibilities

• • Tax Compliance & Reporting
  • Lead and manage all tax preparation and compliance functions for various entities. This includes, but is not limited to, 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.
  • Leadership, Governance & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • 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.

Qualifications

• • Education: Bachelor's degree (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
  • Skills:
  • Prior public accounting experience is 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
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Additional Requirements: You can pass a criminal background check

We offer our employees a golden work experience including a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, generous PTO, paid holidays, a 401(k) with a 6% company match, and above all infinite opportunities to learn, develop and sharpen their skills. Come be a part of a company that knows what it means to succeed as a team.

It is our policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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