Tax, Director - Europe

The Tax, Director - Europe will provide research, expertise, recommendations, and resolutions in complex areas such as compliance, consulting, real estate tax, personal property tax, value-added tax, tax incentives and planning. This position will report to the Vice President, Global Tax and will work with senior management, other functional groups, and business units with the company.,

• Responsible for tax structuring of acquisitions, joint ventures, dispositions, mergers, etc.
• Prepare and/or reviews tax returns and reports, maintain records, analyze and research complex tax issues
• Oversee local tax compliance for the Europe companies, subsidiaries, and partnerships ensuring timely filings.
• Oversee preparation for and conduct of all tax related audits from Europe tax authorities.
• Implement changes in tax and management information systems for the company.
• Assist in the financial analyses, reports, due diligence and recommendations for new opportunities in Europe.
• Identify tax planning opportunities for the companies and work with outside tax advisors.
• Prepare correspondences and presentation materials in seeking approval or implementation of tax plans
• Oversee Europe value-added tax compliance.
• Advise and partner with businesses and group corporate functions to provide recommendations, efficient solutions, and integrated implementation plans.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and a capacity to manage shifting priorities.
• Ability to prioritize and oversee multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop and implement process improvements in the Company's tax procedures utilizing tax technology tolls to simplify and automate complex processes.
• Work closely with staff and managers of both the Tax and other key departments with the Company.
• Must be comfortable dealing with issues and topics outside of their traditional tax training and running projects fully from start to finish.
  
  Bachelors or Masters in Tax/or Tax Accounting preferred
• CPA (or equivalent) required
• Must have minimum 7 - 10+ years' experience in Tax, Tax Accounting, Tax Preparation and strategic planning and execution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Big 4 or regional public accounting experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with senior management and client administration.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate team members and work efficiently to meet or comply with deadlines and have good working relationships with other departments.
• Must have a strong sense of confidentiality.
  
  QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
At QTS, we're fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom - one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we're innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program