Tax Director, Transfer Pricing

Title: Tax Manager Company: Global Investment Management Platform Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 base + bonus (DOE) Location: San Diego (Hybrid) Overview: This role sits on a lean, high-impact tax team supporting complex investment structures across multiple strategies. You’ll own fund-level tax compliance while partnering closely with accounting, legal, and investment teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Oversee end-to-end tax compliance for investment entities, including review of federal and state filings and investor reporting Partner with external advisors on domestic and international tax matters Support investor-facing teams on tax-related inquiries Manage withholding tax processes, including Forms 1042/1042-S and related filings Review complex informational filings (e.g., 5471, 8621, 8865) tied to entity structures Assist with tax reporting tied to entity formations, restructures, and dissolutions Manage tax notices and coordinate responses with internal teams and external providers Help drive process improvements and support internal tax operations Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 6+ years of tax experience, ideally within asset management or fund environments Public accounting background (Big 4 or similar) strongly preferred Strong understanding of partnership taxation and investment structures Advanced Excel skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Preferred Qualifications: CPA or JD Exposure to alternative investments (private credit, private equity, or similar) Experience working cross-functionally with accounting, legal, and external advisors Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; office location and other geographic considerations; With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.