Tax Director

in Accounting + Finance
  • New York, New York View on Map
  • Salary: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00
Permanent

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Executive/C-Suite
  • Degree Type Bachelor of Science Architecture Technology
  • Employment Full Time
  • Working Type On Site
  • Job Reference 0000007132
  • Salary Type Annually
  • Industry Hedge Fund
  • Selling Points

    Are you ready to make a significant impact as the first in-house Tax Professional at a thriving hedge fund? We have an exceptional opportunity for a Head of Tax to join our dynamic team and lead our tax strategy and operations.

Job Description

Responsibilities: 

  • Collaborate with business partners in successfully resolving indirect tax inquiries. 
  • Develop processes and best practices for U.S. sales and use tax processes to improve efficiency and mitigate compliance risks. 
  • Provide guidance for the application of tax technology and enterprise systems/platforms used in the sales invoicing and procurement functions. 
  • Lead technology initiatives and adopt best practices to provide efficient and effective processes. 
  • Participate in discussions with senior management and other stakeholders on sales and use tax technical matters. 
  • Support and pursue tax recovery projects to contribute to the company’s financial success. 
  • Oversee the process for evaluating and pursuing various tax incentives and credits at the federal, state, and local levels and monitor outside providers in the completion. 
  • Support the team and ensure that sales and use tax accounts and metrics are maintained. 
  • Review monthly general ledger account reconciliations. 
  • Oversee business licenses, gross receipts, commercial activities, and business occupation-related returns. 
  • Develop and support a team to create and maintain a high-performing function. 
  • Direct overall indirect tax compliance calendar and ensure deadlines are met. 
  • Facilitate sales and use tax notices and information document requests. 
  • Lead the audit process, including the planning, and documentation of audit assessments, appeals, and closing agreements. 
  • Responsible for transfer pricing, income tax, and property tax including review of filing, private equity international requirements, and jurisdiction regulation. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • 7+ years of Partnership Tax out of the Hedge fund industry  
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; Master's degree preferred 
  • Experience with indirect tax compliance and audits. 
  • Advanced knowledge of US tax laws and regulations, as well as US GAAP and regulations related to accounting for taxes. 
  • Ability to apply tax knowledge in an effective and practical manner to ensure compliance. 
  • Demonstrated leadership and management skills including the ability to coach, develop, and manage the performance of a team of professionals. 
  • Demonstrated capacity for the protection and security of confidential information. 
  • Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff members in a team-oriented and dynamic environment. 
  • Strong written and interpersonal skills with the ability and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. 
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel 
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