Senior Tax Associate

JCW Group; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group in Connecticut is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to lead federal, state, and local tax compliance within a sophisticated in-house tax function. The role emphasizes technical research and collaboration with senior stakeholders and external advisors.

You will review ASC 740, develop working papers, and support process improvements while reporting to a Tax Manager. A strong foundation in corporate tax and partnership/pass-through is essential, with CPA/JD preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of tax compliance experience.
• Strong partnership/pass-through and corporate tax experience.
• Federal, state & local tax knowledge.
• CPA and/or JD preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review federal, state, and local tax compliance and reporting.
• Provide technical research and expertise on complex tax matters.
• Prepare and review tax accounting and ASC 740.
• Partner with external tax advisors and return preparers.
• Develop workpapers and gather financial information for tax reporting.
• Support tax projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organization and report directly to a Tax Manager on the team.

Skills

Tax compliance

Corporate tax

Federal tax

State tax

Communication

Analytical

Independent work

Education

CPA

JD

Job description

We are partnered up with a highly respected and well-known alternative asset management firm based in Connecticut on a Senior Tax Associate search. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in federal corporate tax compliance and provisions, who is looking to take on a broader role within a sophisticated in-house tax function.

The Role:

• Manage and review federal, state, and local tax compliance and reporting
• Provide technical research and expertise on complex tax matters
• Prepare and review tax accounting and ASC 740
• Partner with external tax advisors and return preparers
• Develop workpapers and gather financial information for tax reporting
• Support tax projects and process improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organization and report directly to a Tax Manager on the team

What They’re Looking For:

• 5–8+ years of tax compliance experience
• Strong partnership/pass-through and corporate tax experience
• Federal, state & local tax knowledge
• CPA and/or JD preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams