Hedge Fund Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

 

Our client, a global investment organization with a sophisticated alternative strategies platform, is seeking a Tax Manager to join its expanding finance team. This position will play a key role in supporting investment vehicles and managed account structures through oversight of tax operations, strategic tax planning, and coordination of external service providers.

 

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with investment professionals, fund operations, finance, legal, and external advisors to help ensure efficient tax reporting, strong governance practices, and effective support for tax-sensitive investment activity.

This opportunity is well suited for a motivated tax professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced investment environment and contributing to the buildout of scalable infrastructure within a growing business.

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.
• Assist in evaluating tax considerations associated with equities, fixed income instruments, derivatives, and other complex financial products.
• Support internal processes related to tax allocations, realized/unrealized gains and losses, and investment accounting matters.
• 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.

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Bonus eligibility included.

Hybrid work environment 

Benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Performance-Based Incentive Compensation

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.