Tax Senior Associate - Asset Management & Fund Services

Tax Senior Associate - Asset Management & Fund Services

Bennett Thrasher, currently ranked among the largest CPA firms in the U.S., is a premier provider of professional tax, assurance, and consulting services to businesses and high net worth individuals. Consistently named one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work for in the US by Accounting Today. We offer the expertise and opportunities of a large accounting firm, while also providing a commitment to culture and a family-like work atmosphere.

BT is seeking a Tax Senior Associate with a strong background in Asset Management and Fund Services to join our growing Tax practice. This role is ideal for a tax professional with strong experience in partnership taxation, flow-through entities, and private equity and venture capital structures. The Senior Associate will work closely with fund clients, providing high-value tax compliance and consulting services across a diverse portfolio of asset managers, venture capital firms, and private equity funds.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review complex partnership tax returns, including tiered structures and multi-state filings
• Lead preparation of Schedule K-1s and ensure accurate reporting for fund investors
• Review tax returns prepared by Staff and provide detailed feedback and mentorship
• Prepare and review income tax projections, quarterly estimates, and tax planning strategies for fund clients
• Conduct technical tax research and draft memoranda on issues related to Section 704(b), 754 elections, carried interest, and fund structuring
• Analyze book-to-tax differences and prepare supporting workpapers for fund entities
• Identify and resolve tax issues related to capital contributions, distributions, and waterfall allocations
• Build strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor on fund-related tax matters
• Communicate professionally with federal and state tax authorities regarding notices and inquiries
• Participate in training and development programs, both as a learner and a facilitator

Qualifications:

• CPA or CPA eligibility required
• 4+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally in public accounting
• Strong technical knowledge of partnership taxation, flow-through entities, and fund structures
• Experience with venture capital, private equity, or asset management is highly preferred
• Proficiency in tax software (e.g., GoSystems, CCH Axcess) and Excel
• Excellent communication, project management, and client service skills

Bennett Thrasher is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.