[Hiring] Senior Manager, Credits & Incentives, Tax, NA @Vantage Data Centers

Role Description

This position is based remotely in the United States. Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee Sales Tax Incentives in North America for a highly visible and cross-functional role. This position will lead the capturing, monitoring and reporting of these incentives for new site development, construction projects, and operational sites.

• Develop and execute the company's North American sales tax incentive strategy.
• Partner with Market Strategy, New Site Development and Site Selection teams.
• Research, analyze and monitor the evolving state and local tax landscape.
• Lead the negotiation, implementation and administration of sales and use tax incentives.
• Collaborate with various teams to structure contracts and project execution plans.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on incentive eligibility and compliance obligations.
• Support cost segregation studies and construction tax planning initiatives.
• Prepare, review and submit annual compliance certifications and reports.
• Lead audit defense efforts related to incentive programs.
• Communicate effectively with external tax advisors and governmental authorities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance incentive governance and compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a related field, is required.
• Master of Taxation is highly preferred.
• CPA and/or CMI/CCIP designation is a requirement for this role.
• 10+ years of experience in state and local tax, economic development incentives, or related tax advisory roles.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and administering large-scale sales and use tax exemptions.
• Public accounting, incentives consulting, economic development advisory or site selection consulting experience preferred.
• Broad exposure to multistate and local jurisdictions.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Canadian GST/HST/PST taxation is preferred.

Requirements

• Confident and collaborative communicator.
• Proven ability to build positive and productive relationships.
• Strong analytical mind, problem-solving, and modeling skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial modeling tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete work accurately.
• Self-starter with the agility to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates executive presence and effective communication skills.
• Professional-growth mindset with a willingness to bring forth ideas.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 Base + Bonus.
• Eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off and employee assistance programs.
• Participation in a 401k program that includes company match.
• Many other additional voluntary benefits.