Director of Tax

About this role

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery. Role Summary The Director of Tax will be responsible for building the Company’s tax function, within the Accounting organization, as the organization continues to scale its development platform, investment activity, and operating footprint.

Reporting to the Controller, this role will serve as the primary internal resource for tax matters and will work across Accounting, Finance, Legal, Development, Construction, and Economic Development to identify tax considerations early, support business decisions, and ensure the Company maintains appropriate compliance, documentation, and governance. The position will be responsible for federal, state, and local tax compliance, REIT and taxable subsidiary matters, fixed asset and supporting tax incentive planning for development projects, property and indirect taxes, and day-to-day management of external tax advisors.

Transaction structuring is led by the Controller, Legal, and external advisors, with this role providing tax input. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in the details while building scalable processes in a fast-growing environment where processes are still evolving. Travel: Ability to travel up to 5% for company gatherings or to project sites Location: Denver, CO (3-day/hybrid in-office role) Compensation: $175K - $225K (Offers Bonus) Essential Responsibilities Tax Function Leadership - Establish and maintain the Company’s tax framework, including policies, procedures, calendars, controls, and documentation standards - Serve as the primary internal point of contact for tax matters - Partner closely with the Controller on tax strategy, risk assessment, and execution of key tax initiatives - Recommend to the Controller which tax activities should be managed internally versus through external advisors, and manage the external advisor relationships (tax advisors, accounting firms, valuation specialists, and property tax consultants), including review of advisor recommendations and monitoring of external tax spend - Translate complex tax issues into clear, commercially relevant recommendations for the Controller and, as needed, senior leadership Support Organizational and REIT Structure - Oversee tax matters associated with the Company’s legal entity structure - Support ongoing compliance with REIT requirements and related taxable subsidiary structures, where applicable - Coordinate with technical accounting and external advisors on periodic review of income, assets, revenue streams, and contracts that may affect REIT qualification - Work with the Controller, Legal, and external advisors on entity formations, reorganizations, intercompany arrangements, and other structural matters Support Development Projects, Fixed Assets, and Tax Incentives - Provide tax input throughout the lifecycle of development projects, from site acquisition through construction, commissioning, and operations - Ensure tax assumptions and project-specific tax benefits are incorporated into project budgets, forecasts, and investment analyses - Develop processes with support from accounting organization for tracking tax obligations, incentive commitments, compliance milestones, and realized benefits across projects and jurisdictions - Partner with the Economic Development team to monitor property tax abatements, sales and use tax exemptions, and other project-specific tax incentives, and provide tax technical support for incentive negotiations, applications, agreements, and ongoing compliance - Evaluate alternative ownership and transaction structures with the Controller, Legal, and external advisors to ensure available tax advantages and incentives are fully leveraged - Lead fixed asset tax planning for significant capital investment, including cost segregation studies, depreciation methods, and asset classification - Evaluate tax treatment of equipment, construction costs, owner-furnished equipment, leasehold improvements, and other capital expenditures Support Transactions and Commercial Agreements - Support the Controller, Legal, and external advisors in evaluating the tax implications of financings, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other transactions, including tax diligence - Review significant commercial agreements for tax implications, including customer agreements, leases, procurement contracts, and development arrangements Manage Tax Compliance and Reporting (Income, State and Local, Property, and Indirect) - Manage federal, state, and local income and franchise tax compliance prepared by external firms, including filings, extensions, estimated payments, and elections - Maintain appropriate support for significant tax positions and conclusions.