Asset Management Tax Partner

Asset Management Tax Partner### Asset Management Tax Partner Apply:
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End Date:
November 11, 2026 (3 days left to apply):
JR101429

Cherry Bekaert, consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, is proud to have been recognized by
* Accounting Today
* as a
* Best Tech Firm
* for leadership in AI governance and data strategy. Our strategy is to be digitally driven, industry-aligned, and focused on the middle market.  We are seeking an accomplished Tax Partner to join our Asset Management Practice. This leadership role is responsible for driving the growth and delivery of tax services to asset management clients, including private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds, private credit funds, fund sponsors, management companies, and related investment structures.  

The Asset Management Tax Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to clients on complex tax matters, lead engagement teams, develop talent, expand market presence, and identify opportunities to deepen client relationships. This individual will help shape the strategic direction of our Asset Management Tax Practice while collaborating with leaders across the firm to deliver integrated solutions to clients throughout the investment lifecycle.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Client Leadership & Technical Excellence
*** Serve as lead tax advisor to asset management clients, including private equity, hedge funds, venture capital funds, private credit funds, and other alternative investment vehicles.
* Advise clients on complex partnership taxation matters, fund structuring, tax compliance, tax reporting, and investor-related tax considerations.
* Provide guidance on fund formation, carried interest arrangements, management company structures, blocker corporations, and related entity planning.
* Oversee the delivery of high-quality tax compliance and consulting services while managing risk and maintaining technical excellence.
* Collaborate with specialists across state and local tax, international tax, transaction advisory, and other practice areas to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
** Business Development & Practice Growth
*** Develop and execute growth strategies for the Asset Management Tax Practice.
* Expand relationships with existing clients and cultivate new business opportunities within the asset management and alternative investment marketplace.
* Build relationships with fund sponsors, investment managers, attorneys, bankers, and other centers of influence.
* Enhance the firm's visibility through thought leadership, industry participation, speaking engagements, and published content.
** Leadership & Team Development
*** Lead, mentor, and develop tax professionals across all levels of the practice.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, innovation, and client service.
* Recruit and retain top talent within the asset management tax practice.
* Provide technical training and coaching to support professional development and succession planning.
** Strategic Practice Leadership
*** Partner with firm leadership to establish strategic priorities for the Asset Management Tax Practice.
* Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging tax issues impacting the asset management sector.
* Drive innovation in service delivery, technology utilization, and client experience initiatives.
* Contribute to firmwide initiatives supporting growth within the financial services industry vertical.
** Qualifications
* ** Active CPA or JD/LLM required
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
* 15+ experience serving asset management clients within a public accounting, consulting, or professional services environment.
* Deep technical expertise in partnership taxation…