Director, Tax

The posting, as Rowan Digital Infrastructure wrote it

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, valuat

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asset strategies for capital-heavy assets (data centers, digital infrastructure, energy, or real estate).

• Direct experience with managing third-party advisors.
• Comfortable working in the details while building scalable processes for the organization.
• Proven ability to build relationships and communicate clearly across functions, from external advisors to development and construction teams.
• Preferred:
• Experience with property tax, sales and use tax, and state and local incentive programs in a development or construction environment.

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan
• Relocating for this role? We offer relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis to help make your transition smooth

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.