Assistant Tax Director

Assistant Tax Director

Dallas, TX - Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)

Vaco is partnering with one of our long-time global, PE-backed asset management clients in an effort to onboard a highly analytical Assistant Tax Director to supervise a lean team responsible for managing the companies tax structure, compliance, planning and partnerships. Their "wish list" items include someone that has engaged with global partnership tax returns in the last 5 years, experience with private funds and/or alternative asset management.

This is a newly created position designed with a succession plan in mind to eventually take over as Tax Director. Looking to elevate this role as both a strategic partner to the CFO/COO as well as a working manager that can get in the weeds if needed.

Vaco has placed several folks in the organization this last year and we ve received great feedback on company culture and leadership.

Company offers flexible scheduling, stability and growth in a very challenging year, central location in a luxury building with tons of amenities, and a company-granted week off between Christmas and New Years.

Compensation: $250-260K + Bonus

• Oversee all tax compliance activities for the management company and affiliated investment funds, including federal, state, and international filings.
• Manage the preparation and review of partnership tax returns, including Forms 1065 and Schedule K-1s.
• Advise senior leadership and the investment team on tax implications of fund structures, acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings.
• Ensure accurate calculation of current and deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate analysis
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure proper tax treatment in financial statements
• Manage partnership tax allocations, capital account maintenance, and complex ownership structures
• Review and analyze partnership agreements to ensure correct tax reporting and allocations
• Support fund-level tax reporting, including investor reporting and coordination with fund administrators
• Advise internal stakeholders on tax implications of transactions, restructurings, and new investments

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