Tax Director: Private Investments & Complex Structures

Search Services

Sugar Land (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Search Services is seeking a Tax Director to oversee tax strategy, planning, compliance, and complex transaction support. You will work closely with principals, investment professionals, and outside advisors to optimize tax outcomes for partnerships, trusts, and private investments. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in tax, CPA certification, and strong communication skills to explain complex issues to executives and non-tax professionals.

A JD/LL.M. is a plus.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive tax experience.
Experience with partnerships and pass-through entities.
Real estate tax experience preferred.
CPA required; JD or LL.M. a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide tax guidance related to acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, recapitalizations, and other investment activity.
Evaluate transaction structures and identify potential tax risks and planning opportunities before transactions are completed.
Partner with investment professionals and outside advisors on tax-efficient structuring.
Lead ongoing tax planning across operating entities, investment vehicles, partnerships, trusts, and related ownership structures.
Coordinate with outside CPA firms, tax preparers, attorneys, and estate planning advisors.
Oversee tax compliance and filing requirements for entities, individuals, trusts, and other related structures.