Head of Tax

Atlas Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in New York City is seeking an Executive Director for Accounting & Finance Recruitment, focusing on US tax compliance and strategy. The individual will take on a pivotal role in guiding tax practices while collaborating with senior leadership to ensure efficient operations. This is a high-level position requiring significant experience in asset management and US tax compliance.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Qualifications

• US tax trained accountant with professional qualification.
• 10+ years US tax experience including 5+ years in asset management.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing US tax compliance with support from advisors.
• Providing strategic leadership on US tax matters across the business.
• Innovating technology use in tax processes.

Skills

US tax expertise

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

CPA

Job description

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Base pay range

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Executive Director, Accounting & Finance Recruitment - Asset & Wealth Management

This high growth hedge fund in New York City expanded in size and complexity both globally and within the United States in recent years to an extent that there is now a need to invest in an experienced internal U.S. tax advisor. You will be supported in terms of resourcing to oversee all aspects of US tax compliance such that your primary role will be as a strategic partner on US tax matters across the business - both funds and management companies. Working collaboratively with the Global Head of Tax, you will provide thought leadership on U.S. tax strategy and be proactive in bringing ideas and innovation to the table. This role provides the opportunity to interact with the most senior levels in the firm and to participate in the business decision-making process in a meaningful way.

Responsibilities:

• Being ahead of the game in terms of US tax developments, not only keeping the business up to date with the impact of legislative changes but proactively seeking out solutions and improvements where appropriate
• Innovating with respect to how technology is used in tax and making tax processes more efficient
• Working with Client Servicing and Legal on investor related queries, issues, and bespoke fund structures
• Support to Operations and the investment teams on fund transactions; e.g. corporate actions, operational tax matters – proactively seeking out solutions, as well as solving problems and mitigating risks
• Overseeing all aspects of US tax compliance, with internal and advisor support
• Partner and employee related matters including remuneration and mobility issues
• Tax set-up of new offices and related inter-state issues
• Managing tax authority inquiries/audits

Requirements:

• US tax trained accountant, with a professional tax or accounting qualification (e.g. CPA)
• 10+ years US tax experience, including 5+ years in asset management – either in-house or a top-tier practice
• Hedge fund focused, although some private equity experience would be beneficial
• Solid experience with wider inbound/outbound and international tax interactions of a US business that sits within a foreign-headquartered structure

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Investment Management and Funds and Trusts

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Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Pension plan

Child care support

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