Position Overview:
The Director of Tax Strategy & Abatement will own all tax incentive, abatement, and government relations across the company’s multi-state data center portfolio. This includes identifying available incentive programs, leading negotiations with state/local authorities, coordinating with external consultants, ensuring compliance, and enabling tax-optimized pricing for customers. This is a high-impact strategic role with direct influence on financial performance and competitive position.
Job Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have experience and practical expertise in the following:
1. Multi-State Tax Strategy
- Develop comprehensive tax strategies for all existing and future data center locations.
- Evaluate available tax programs (e.g., sales/use tax exemptions, property tax abatements, personal property tax credits, construction incentives).
- Build financial models showing incentive value, NPV impact, and customer benefit pass-through.
2. Government Relations & Program Negotiation
- Build relationships with state/local tax authorities, departments of revenue, and economic development councils.
- Lead negotiations for tax abatement and incentive packages that maximize company value.
- Represent the organization in government meetings, committees, and regulatory discussions.
3. Tax Abatement Application Leadership
- Work with consultants to prepare, file, and manage incentive applications.
- Coordinate submission of construction schedules, capex breakdowns, staffing plans, and operational data as required.
- Track progress and secure approvals efficiently.
4. Ongoing Compliance & Reporting
- Own compliance calendar for all states, ensuring timely submission of:
- Annual reports
- Certifications
- Usage tracking
- Recertifications
- Audit packages
- Ensure incentive utilization aligns with state requirements to avoid claw backs or penalties.
5. Customer-Facing Tax Support
- Partner with Sales, Legal, and Finance to pass through tax benefits to customers collocating in the facilities.
- Build tax-efficient product/pricing structures leveraging incentives.
6. Internal Strategy & Partnership
- Work cross-functionally with FP&A, Accounting, Construction, and Procurement to align tax planning with project timelines.
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