Corporate Tax Director

JCW Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a Corporate Tax Director in New York City. This role involves leading corporate tax compliance, managing tax return preparation, and overseeing ASC 740 provision calculations for a leading asset management firm.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of corporate tax experience, especially in asset management, and strong communication skills to interact with senior leadership. This position offers significant visibility and a chance to influence tax strategy.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of corporate tax experience, ideally within asset management.
• Strong experience with ASC 740 and corporate tax compliance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee corporate tax compliance for the management company.
• Manage preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Oversee ASC 740 tax provision calculations and reporting.

Skills

Corporate tax compliance

ASC 740

Communication skills

Tax planning

Education

CPA

MST or JD/LLM

Job description

JCW is partnered with a leading asset management firm seeking a Corporate Tax Director to join its tax team. This individual will play a key leadership role overseeing corporate tax compliance, provision, and strategic planning across the management company and related entities. The role offers significant visibility to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence tax strategy across a complex, multi-entity investment platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned tax professional who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and wants to take ownership of a broad corporate tax function within asset management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the corporate tax compliance process for the management company and related entities
• Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, and local corporate tax returns
• Oversee ASC 740 tax provision calculations, including quarterly and annual reporting
• Partner closely with finance, legal, and operations teams on tax planning and business initiatives
• Provide technical guidance on corporate tax matters, including entity structuring, intercompany transactions, and restructuring initiatives
• Manage relationships with external advisors and service providers
• Support tax planning initiatives related to business growth, new products, and acquisitions
• Monitor and interpret changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the firm
• Assist with audits, inquiries, and responses from taxing authorities
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability of the tax function

Qualifications:

• 8–12+ years of corporate tax experience, ideally within asset management, financial services, or a large corporate tax environment
• Strong experience with ASC 740 and corporate tax compliance
• Prior experience in investment management, private equity, hedge fund, or credit platforms strongly preferred
• Big Four or large public accounting foundation preferred
• CPA required; MST or JD/LLM a plus
• Strong technical corporate tax knowledge with the ability to operate in a complex, multi-entity environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

For more information regarding this position or other tax opportunities, please reach out to [e-mail].