VP of Tax, Private Credit

Salary $130000 - $180000

Location Chicago, IL, USA Contract Permanent Industry Accountancy  & Finance Contact Emma  Bradle
My client, a top Private Credit firm is looking for a VP of Tax to join there expanding team. this role would operate on a hybrid basis in downtown Chicago, offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health, PTO and retirement benefits.

Key Responsibilities Advise on the tax structuring of private credit investments, including senior and mezzanine loans, preferred equity, structured credit, and distressed or special situations

Provide tax support for REIT entities, including qualification testing (asset, income, and distribution requirements), TRS structuring, and prohibited transaction analysis

Review and negotiate tax provisions in credit agreements, LPAs, and other transaction documents

Evaluate tax implications of loan modifications, workouts, foreclosures, and restructurings (including COD income, significant modification rules, and OID)
Oversee tax compliance and reporting for funds and REITs, including Forms 1065, 1120-REIT, K-1s, 1099s, and state filings

Manage relationships with outside counsel and accounting firms

Partner with investment, legal, finance, and investor relations teams on new fund formations, feeder structures, and blocker analysis

Address investor tax matters, including UBTI/ECI, FIRPTA, withholding, and foreign investor considerations

Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and communicate their impact to stakeholders

Mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvements

Qualifications

Required8-12 years of relevant tax experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm), law firm, or an asset management/financial services in-house tax group

Substantial hands-on experience with REITs, including qualification requirements, taxable REIT subsidiaries, dividend and distribution planning, and E&PStrong working knowledge of partnership taxation and debt instrument taxation

Prior exposure to private credit, direct lending, real estate debt, or structured finance CPA and/or JD/LLM in Taxation strongly preferred

Excellent technical research, analytical, and drafting skills

Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to non-tax professionals

For more information, please apply or reach out to [email protected] directly.