Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At a Glance

• Location: Manhattan Beach, CA, 4 days/week in office
• Compensation: Up to $240,000 all-in (flexible base/bonus structure)
• Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
• Experience: 6–8 years in partnership tax compliance
• Credential: CPA preferred

The Opportunity

A well-established global private equity firm with nearly $10 billion in capital commitments is seeking its first dedicated Tax Manager. This is a highly visible, ownership-oriented role reporting directly to the CFO, the firm's sole internal tax seat.

The firm specializes in software, technology, and services investments across North America and Europe, with a track record of 260+ acquisitions. Its lean finance team operates with significant autonomy, and this role reflects that culture.

This is an ideal opportunity for a tax professional who built their foundation at a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm working with PE fund clients, or who has operated in-house at a comparable private equity firm, and is ready to own the full tax function.

What You'll Own

Fund & Compliance

• Oversee all domestic and international tax compliance across fund entities, AIVs, holding companies, and the management company
• Manage portfolio company K-1 collection and investor K-1 issuance
• Coordinate FATCA reporting, FBARs, 1042s, and 1099s in collaboration with outside tax service providers
• Maintain tax withholding documentation for non-US investors and ensure compliance on distributions

Technical & Reporting

• Develop and maintain tax allocation waterfalls and distribution schedules
• Prepare holding company financial statements and tax allocation schedules
• Manage PTP tracking and tax basis fund allocations
• Ensure timely state and local tax payments across multiple jurisdictions
• Support non-US tax reporting with outside advisors

Advisory & Cross-Functional

• Serve as the primary internal liaison to all external tax service providers
• Work with the CFO and finance team on tax estimates and projections
• Support the broader finance function as needed in a lean team environment

What We're Looking For

Must-Haves

• 6–8 years of experience in partnership tax compliance
• Background at a Big 4 or large public accounting firm with PE fund clients, or in-house tax experience at a private equity firm of similar complexity
• Deep experience with tax allocation waterfalls and pass-through entity investments
• Exposure to non-US fund structures, foreign investments, and foreign investors (FATCA, FBAR, 1042s)
• CPA preferred

Skills & Attributes

• Highly proficient in Excel
• Self-directed with a strong ownership mentality, comfortable being the expert in the room
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear communicator across internal and external stakeholders
• Embraces automation and technology to drive process efficiency
• High degree of discretion with sensitive financial information

Why This Role

• Direct CFO access, not a siloed position within a large tax department
• Full ownership of the tax function from day one
• Complex, multi-entity environment spanning US and international structures
• Established firm with 20+ years of history and a strong acquisition track record
• Competitive compensation up to $240K all-in with flexibility on structure
• South Bay coastal lifestyle, one of the most desirable work locations in Los Angeles

Hoxton Circle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.