Tax Senior Manager – Private Equity Portfolio Companies

About the role

This opportunity focuses on providing tax expertise to portfolio operating companies backed by private equity. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of private equity structures and deliver strategic tax solutions that support compliance and optimize outcomes for portfolio operating companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Advisory - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations for portfolio companies. Interpret and apply U.S. tax code sections related to partnerships and other investment structures.
• Private Equity Expertise - Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of private equity portfolio company structures, including partnerships, corporations, and various investment vehicles. Advise on tax-related intricacies of partnership structures, allocations, and distributions.
• Transaction Support - Provide consulting and tax modeling for mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and equity transactions. Collaborate with deal teams to assess tax implications and structure transactions efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law; Masters in Tax/LLM, preferred
• 7+ years of recent public accounting firm experience working with passthrough entities and dealing with Subchapter K reporting matters, including managing multiple projects and customer engagements
• Experience developing team members, assigning projects, and managing workflow
• CPA certification, required
• Leadership and project/team management skills
• Excellent communication and networking acumen
• Ability to manage and grow strong customer relationships
• Experience with tax software and technology

Why You Should Join Us

• Generous time away and paid firm holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid maternity and adoption leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave (once eligible)
• First-class health and wellness benefits
• One-on-one professional coaching
• Lifetime access to leadership and career development programs

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