PE Firm seeks Tax Manager

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) has partnered with one of the most experienced and successful investment firms in North America in their search for a Tax Manager. The Tax Director is actively seeking a promising successor to groom and mentor for future leadership.

Highlights of the Tax Manager opportunity:

• The Company: Established nearly 40 years ago, our client is one of the most experienced and successful private equity investment firms in North America. They completed over $82 billion of leveraged acquisitions and other private equity transactions.
• The Position: The Tax Manager role transcends traditional compliance duties, actively collaborating with deal teams to shape and optimize deal structures through a tax lens.
• The Opportunity: With a vision to cultivate talent within the team, the Tax Director aims to nurture the Tax Manager into a position of greater responsibility, preparing them to assume their role within the next 5-7 years.
• The Benefits: Hybrid working environment (2 days/week in office), 100% of medical paid, opportunity to invest in the company's funds, fitness reimbursement, and additional perks.

The Tax Manager's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Tax Director on transactional strategies and develop a thorough understanding of fund structures, working closely with the investment team and external advisors.
• Support domestic tax compliance efforts for funds, SPVs, and investment aggregators, including reviewing portfolio company K-1s and tax distribution calculations.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end tax estimates and compile tax-related workpapers for external audits, ensuring adherence to FIN48/ASC740 standards.
• Address investor inquiries regarding tax-related information and respond to IRS and other tax authorities.
• Calculate and ensure compliance with withholding requirements for IRS and state tax authorities.
• Document investment activities in detailed memos for reference and analysis.
• • Assist team members as required to ensure smooth operations.

Tax Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent
• MST and/or CPA desired but not required.
• 4-7 years of public accounting or industry experience. Part+ years relevant general accounting or public accounting (audit or tax) experience
• Exposure to private equity is beneficial.
• Experience with funds involving foreign investment holdings and investors is advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

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