Community Impact Capital - Director of Tax

DESCRIPTION

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 CIC senior

management.

In addition to technical leadership, the Director will be responsible for

developing and mentoring the CIC tax team, driving process improvements,

strengthening internal controls, and ensuring CIC remains a market leader in tax

credit investing.

This role can be filled in the following Huntington locations: Beachwood, OH

(3900 Park); Chicago, IL (LaSalle Office); Denver, CO (Downtown Denver); Grand

Rapids, MI; Columbus, OH (Huntington Corporate Offices); Detroit, MI (Huntington

Tower); Minnetonka, MN (11100 Wayzata); Charlotte, NC (One South); Pittsburgh,

PA (Pittsburgh Vision); Ridgeland, MS (Colony Park); Toledo, OH (Toledo

Corporate Office); and Tupelo, MS (Corporate Office).

The Director of Tax will report to the CIC Director of Tax Credit Syndications

and will be primarily responsible for

Tax Strategy and Leadership

• Lead CIC's overall tax strategy related to tax credit investments and

proprietary investment platforms.

• Partner with CIC 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 CIC 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 tax matters related to 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 CIC 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

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Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime

pay)

Yes

Applications Accepted Through

09/25/2026

Huntington expects to accept applications through at least the date above, and

may continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Workplace Type

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work

arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds:  in-office and work from

home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong

community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity

to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work

arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range

$93,000 - $189,000 Annual Salary

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base

compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on

various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and

education.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an

applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a

variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness

program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave

programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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details.

Note to Agency Recruiters:  Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement

resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.  All unsolicited resumes

sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered

Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully

executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.