Tax Compliance Manager - Hedge Fund
Arootah · New York, NY · 3 days ago
HybridAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversee tax-related activities for investment partnerships and managed account structures, including coordination of filings, investor reporting, and related compliance obligations
- Review and manage tax deliverables prepared by external accounting firms and administrators
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding the tax impact of investment activity and portfolio transactions
- Aid in evaluating tax considerations associated with equities, fixed income instruments, derivatives, and other complex financial products
- Coordinate with auditors, administrators, and external advisors to resolve reporting issues and maintain consistency across tax workstreams
- Track changes in tax legislation, regulatory guidance, and reporting requirements relevant to investment management businesses
- Help strengthen internal controls, operating procedures, and governance documentation related to tax operations
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce operational risk, and enhance reporting accuracy across tax processes
- Participate in strategic projects and operational initiatives supporting the continued growth of the platform
Qualifications & Preferred Experience
- 5+ years of experience within investment management tax, partnership taxation, or public accounting environments
- Background supporting hedge funds, private funds, alternative investments, or managed account structures preferred
- Familiarity with partnership allocations, investor reporting, and fund-related tax compliance requirements
- Understanding of tax treatment for financial instruments including derivatives, swaps, and other structured transactions
- Ability to interpret complex tax matters and communicate implications effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working alongside external accounting firms, fund administrators, and audit teams
- CPA designation and/or advanced taxation degree preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
- Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort working with large financial datasets
- Ability to manage competing priorities while operating effectively in a collaborative team environment