Director Tax Planning & Abatement Strategy in Seattle, Washington at Tract Capital Management, LP

Tract Capital adopts a unique approach to digital infrastructure investment. Leveraging experience and strategic insights honed over three decades of creating successful companies in the space, we excel in nurturing and advancing leading-edge digital infrastructure enterprises. Our team of specialized experts are united by a singular purpose: to support the growth of digital infrastructure. Tract Capital goes beyond simple investment by acting as a strategic partner and catalyst for innovation within the sector. We ensure our engagements not only generate strong financial results but also develop essential digital infrastructure to meet growing demands.

Position Overview:

The Director of Tax Strategy & Abatement will own all tax incentive, abatement, and government relations across the company’s multi-state data center portfolio. This includes identifying available incentive programs, leading negotiations with state/local authorities, coordinating with external consultants, ensuring compliance, and enabling tax-optimized pricing for customers. This is a high-impact strategic role with direct influence on financial performance and competitive position.

Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have experience and practical expertise in the following:

1. Multi-State Tax Strategy

• Develop comprehensive tax strategies for all existing and future data center locations.
• Evaluate available tax programs (e.g., sales/use tax exemptions, property tax abatements, personal property tax credits, construction incentives).
• Build financial models showing incentive value, NPV impact, and customer benefit pass-through.

2. Government Relations & Program Negotiation

• Build relationships with state/local tax authorities, departments of revenue, and economic development councils.
• Lead negotiations for tax abatement and incentive packages that maximize company value.
• Represent the organization in government meetings, committees, and regulatory discussions.

3. Tax Abatement Application Leadership

• Work with consultants to prepare, file, and manage incentive applications.
• Coordinate submission of construction schedules, capex breakdowns, staffing plans, and operational data as required.
• Track progress and secure approvals efficiently.

4. Ongoing Compliance & Reporting

• Own compliance calendar for all states, ensuring timely submission of:
• • Annual reports
  • Certifications
  • Usage tracking
  • Recertifications
  • Audit packages
• Ensure incentive utilization aligns with state requirements to avoid claw backs or penalties.

5. Customer-Facing Tax Support

• Partner with Sales, Legal, and Finance to pass through tax benefits to customers collocating in the facilities.
• Build tax-efficient product/pricing structures leveraging incentives.

6. Internal Strategy & Partnership

• Work cross-functionally with FP&A, Accounting, Construction, and Procurement to align tax planning with project timelines.
• Support entity strategy, asset classification, and long-term tax planning.

7. Build the Tax Function

• Create roadmap for future tax team (analysts, managers).

• Build internal processes, SOPs, documentation libraries, and system requirements for scalability.

Basic Qualifications

Education, Professional Certification and License:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Taxation, or a related field; MBA is a plus.

Years of Experience:

• 8 plus years in state and local taxes, tax incentives, economic development, or government-facing tax strategies. Required Experience:
• Strong experience working with multi-state incentive programs (ideally for data centers, manufacturing, or large capital projects).
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate with elected officials and regulatory bodies.
• Strong compliance, documentation discipline, and cross-functional coordination.

Annual Compensation Range: $180,000 - $225,000 Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus

Tract Capital Employment

Tract Capital employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Tract Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@tractcapital.com.