Sr. Director & Head of Tax

📋 Description

• Lead Fundrise's tax function across complex funds (REITs, RICs, TRSs, partnerships).
• Own tax positions, document rationale to audit standards, size exposures.
• Design in-house vs external work split; manage tax vendor budget.
• Oversee compliance: Forms 1120-REIT, 1120-RIC, 1120, 1065; nexus, filings calendars.
• Investor tax reporting; validate 1099s and review K-1s content.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Real Estate, Venture, Eng partners.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years tax experience with deep REIT taxation expertise.
• Proven track record defending tax positions with auditors/regulators.
• Experience delivering via outside advisors or fund administrators.
• Strong judgment, decisive, able to own outcomes.
• CPA, JD/LLM, or equivalent; degree in accounting/finance preferred.
• Comfort in fast-moving, largely remote org; strong communication.

🎁 Benefits

• Remote-first (US-based) with strong health benefits.
• 401(k) with 3% company match; life insurance; disability.
• Equity via employee stock grant; Gympass and mental health resources.
• Flexible PTO; parental leave; EAP; dependent care options.