CIC Director of Tax

About the Role

The Director of Tax will provide strategic leadership and oversight of all tax-related activities within Huntington Community Impact Capital ("CIC"). This individual will lead the tax function supporting CIC's investment portfolio, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Historic Tax Credits (HTC), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), and other tax-advantaged investments. The Director will oversee tax compliance, tax credit forecasting, tax planning, and tax-related risk management while serving as a trusted advisor to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Tax Strategy and Leadership
  • Lead CIC's overall tax strategy related to tax credit investments and proprietary investment platforms.
  • Partner with senior leadership to evaluate new products, investment structures, and strategic initiatives.
  • Provide expert guidance on federal and state tax matters impacting CIC investments and funds.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize the utilization of tax credits and other tax attributes across Huntington.
  • Advise management on emerging tax legislation, industry developments, and regulatory changes.
• Tax Compliance and Reporting
  • Oversee the review and analysis of partnership tax returns, K-1s, tax projections, and related reporting for CIC investments.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of all tax compliance obligations associated with direct, proprietary, and multi-investor funds.
  • Coordinate with Huntington's Corporate Tax Department to support annual tax planning, forecasting, and tax credit delivery strategies.
  • Maintain oversight of tax credit delivery schedules and compliance tracking.
  • Support responses to tax audits, external audits, internal audits, and regulatory examinations.
• Technical Expertise and Risk Management
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert for LIHTC, HTC, NMTC, and other tax credit programs.
  • Lead research and interpretation of complex tax issues impacting CIC's investment portfolio.
  • Review partnership agreements, operating agreements, loan documents, and transaction structures to identify tax implications and risks.
  • Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and controls designed to ensure tax compliance and mitigate tax risk.
  • Partner with Accounting Policy, Finance, Asset Management, and Legal teams on complex transactions and reporting matters.
• Team Leadership and Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop CIC's tax team, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Establish clear performance expectations and provide regular coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Mentor team members on tax credit programs, partnership taxation, financial analysis, and transaction structuring.
  • Support succession planning, talent development, recruiting, and onboarding activities.
  • Promote cross-training and knowledge sharing across the CIC organization.
  • Build and maintain a high-performing team capable of supporting CIC's continued growth.
• Process Improvement and Operational Excellence
  • Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across tax-related functions.
  • Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and controls to enhance management oversight.
  • Leverage technology and automation opportunities to improve tax reporting and compliance processes.
  • Establish best practices and scalable processes to support future growth of the investment portfolio.
• Industry Representation
  • Represent Huntington and CIC at industry conferences, working groups, and policy discussions.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external advisors, accounting firms, legal counsel, fund administrators, and industry organizations.
  • Contribute to industry leadership initiatives and advocate for policies that support community development investing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant tax experience.
• 7+ years of experience with tax credit investments, including LIHTC, HTC, NMTC, or similar structures.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Strong knowledge of partnership taxation and tax-oriented investment structures.
• Experience managing tax compliance, tax planning, and tax reporting functions.
• Prior people leadership experience, including supervision and development of professional staff.
• Advanced expertise in LIHTC and other tax credit investment programs.
• Experience with complex fund structures and institutional investment vehicles.
• Strong understanding of tax accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven track record of process improvement and operational excellence.
• Advanced Excel capabilities.

Schedule

This is an exempt position. Specific work arrangements (in-office or hybrid) will be provided by the hiring team.