Tax Director
A leading alternative investment firm is seeking its first in-house tax leader to build and oversee the tax function. This is a high-impact role offering significant visibility across senior leadership and the opportunity to shape tax strategy from the ground up. The Director of Tax will focus on management company and general partner matters, balancing both compliance and strategic planning in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and lead the firm’s tax function, including processes, controls, and external advisor relationships
Oversee all aspects of tax compliance for the management company and general partner entities (federal, state, and local)
Manage and review filings prepared by external service providers to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Develop and execute tax planning strategies to optimize organizational structure and tax efficiency
Advise senior leadership on tax implications of business decisions, transactions, and new initiatives
Partner closely with legal, finance, and investment teams on structuring considerations
Monitor and interpret changes in tax legislation and assess impact to the firm
Support investor-related tax inquiries as needed
Build scalable infrastructure to support firm growth
Qualifications
10+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally within asset management, private equity, hedge funds, or similar
Strong expertise in partnership taxation, particularly management company and GP structures
Blend of public accounting and in-house experience preferred
Proven ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on in a build‑out environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders
CPA or advanced tax degree (e.g., MST, JD/LLM) preferred
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
First dedicated tax hire with the ability to build the function from the ground up
Direct exposure to executive leadership, including CFO and General Counsel
Broad scope spanning both compliance and strategic tax planning
Fast‑paced, entrepreneurial culture with significant growth potential
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a scaling organization
#J-18808-Ljbffr