Senior Manager, Credits & Incentives, Tax

Vantage Data Centers

Senior Manager optimizing sales tax incentives for Vantage Data Centers’ North American expansion. Modeling project economics, negotiating incentives, and leading compliance and audit support.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing sales tax incentive strategies, with a strong focus on compliance, financial modeling, and negotiation of incentive agreements. Proven ability to collaborate across various teams and manage complex projects in state and local tax environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Tax Incentive Strategy DevelopmentNegotiation of Incentive AgreementsFinancial Modeling SkillsCPA and/or CMI/CCIP DesignationExperience with Data Centers and Capital-Intensive Developments

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingSales Tax ComplianceIncentive Agreement AdministrationTax Liability ModelingCost Segregation StudiesEconomic Development IncentivesData AnalysisMultistate Tax ComplianceConstruction Tax PlanningPerformance Metrics Monitoring

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCollaborative CommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelFinancial Modeling Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMICCIPMaster of Taxation

Industry Keywords

State and Local TaxEconomic DevelopmentIncentives LandscapeCapital InvestmentConstruction IndustryCanadian GST/HST/PST Taxation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the company's North American sales tax incentive strategy
Identify, evaluate, prioritize, and monetize incentive opportunities supporting expansion objectives
Model state and local tax liabilities, incentives, and total project economics during due diligence for prospective data center developments
Research, analyze, and monitor state and local tax, economic development, and incentives landscapes
Lead negotiation, implementation, and administration of sales and use tax incentives, economic development incentives, and governmental agreements
Collaborate with development, legal, construction, procurement, finance, accounting, operations, and executive leadership teams
Advise internal stakeholders on incentive eligibility, compliance obligations, reporting requirements, and risk mitigation
Support cost segregation studies and construction tax planning initiatives
Support tenant participation in applicable incentive programs
Monitor capital investment, construction expenditures, employment commitments, wage thresholds, and other performance metrics
Prepare, review, and submit compliance certifications, incentive performance reports, refund claims, and other filings
Lead audit defense efforts and coordinate responses to governmental inquiries and external advisors
Partner with indirect tax compliance teams on exemptions, direct pay permits, refund opportunities, and tax savings strategies
Communicate with tax advisors, economic development organizations, governmental authorities, and industry stakeholders
Enhance incentive governance, compliance processes, data management, and reporting capabilities
Support critical sales and use tax matters as business needs require

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required
CPA and/or CMI/CCIP designation required
Master of Taxation highly preferred
10+ years of experience in state and local tax, economic development incentives, credits and incentives, site selection, or related tax advisory roles
Substantial experience negotiating and administering incentive agreements
Experience negotiating and administering large-scale sales and use tax exemptions, economic development incentives, or capital investment incentive agreements
Experience with data centers, manufacturing facilities, technology infrastructure, renewable energy projects, or other capital-intensive developments
Broad exposure to multistate and local jurisdictions
Experience in construction industry preferred but not required
Familiarity with Canadian GST/HST/PST taxation preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial modeling tools
Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete work accurately and timely
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Confident and collaborative communication skills
Ability to build positive and productive relationships
Executive presence and effective communication skills
Professional-growth mindset
Willingness to travel; expected travel is up to 5% and may increase over time
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, and hear
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary of $160,000–$180,000 plus bonus
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D coverage
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
401k program with company match
Additional voluntary benefits
Above-market total compensation package
Health and welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave benefits
Recognition, training and development opportunities