Tax Director, Real Estate - Reef Capital Partners

Position: Tax Director, Real Estate

Company: Reef Capital Partners

Location: Lehi, UT

About the Company:

Reef Capital Partners (RCP) is a successful commercial real estate investment firm specializing in both private credit and private equity investments. Founded in 2005, Reef has completed more than 500 transactions with an aggregative value of almost $2 billion dollars. Reef has an exceptional track record of performance, with an IRR on realized investments over the past decade of ~20%.

Reef is currently developing several high-profile projects, including Black Desert Resort and Marcella at Mayflower:

Black Desert is a world-class development anchored by 148 hotel rooms, 298 resort residences, 24,000 divisible square feet of convention space, 3 restaurants, a world-class spa, 2 pools, a fitness center, and a new 19-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf. Black Desert Resort hosted a PGA Tour event (Fall 2024) and will host an annual LPGA Tour event (beginning Spring 2025). This was the first PGA Tour event in Utah in over 60 years and allowed the world to get a peek at Black Desert's stunning landscape, immaculate fairways, and what will be Utah's largest resort.

Marcella at Mayflower consists of 323 acres of luxury ski-in/ski-out homesites within Extell Development Company's Mayflower Mountain Resort, which is adjoined to Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT. The development includes 139 custom homesites, 48 townhomes, a member lodge, and private club. Marcella Club, the private club tied to this deal, has been rolled out along with the announcement that Tiger Woods (TGR Design) will be designing the new golf course. At completion, Marcella Club will have 500 memberships (including the 139 homesite buyers that purchase a membership with their lot).

Job Responsibilities:

The Tax Director will report to the CFO and COO and will work closely with the Chief Legal Officer, and the leadership of Reef's real estate development projects to perform the following functions:

• Oversee the work of outside CPA firms as they prepare tax returns for Reef Capital Partners and Reef's ~50 affiliates and investment entities.
• Work with Reef's internal accounting team to submit financials for each of those entities to the outside CPAs, and identify significant book / tax differences
• Analyze the tax implications of various real estate transactions, especially real estate development activity and sales of condominiums and townhomes inside larger resort developments, as well as acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and financing arrangements more broadly.
• Work with our outside tax counsel and outside CPA firms to design and implement tax-efficient structures for new and existing projects to mitigate tax risks and enhance financial performance.
• Oversee cost segregation and similar tax-focused studies to minimize Reef's tax liability
• Assist other Reef departments with properly structuring 1031-related real estate transactions
• Stay current with tax laws, regulations, and industry trends to provide proactive recommendations for optimizing tax strategies.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and legal counsel to leverage their expertise and ensure alignment with company goals, while also minimizing cost.
• Participate in due diligence processes for potential acquisitions, providing insights on tax implications and risks.
• Conduct periodic tax reviews of ongoing projects to identify opportunities for tax optimization and risk mitigation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree, CPA designation, or J.D. preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in real estate tax, tax planning, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of tax laws, regulations, and their implications for real estate development projects.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful tax strategies within the real estate industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and identify creative solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Company Benefits:

• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Generous Health Plan with HSA Match
• Flexible Paid Time-off
• Cell Phone Service Allowance
• New Office Building That Includes a Free Fully-equipped Gym and Employee Lunches