Tax Manager, Alternative Investments

BDO USA, LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is looking for a Tax Manager, Alternative Investments to support tax compliance and consulting for venture capital, private equity, real estate, and hedge fund clients.

You will lead engagements, coordinate with partners and staff, and oversee billing and budgets while building strong client relationships in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; accounting/finance or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of tax experience in public accounting or advisory.
• CPA, EA, or attorney eligibility required; other degrees optional.
• Experience with partnerships taxation and financial services funds a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax compliance and consulting services for alt investment clients.
• Lead complex engagements, manage budget, billing, and client relations.
• Collaborate with principals, seniors, and associates to complete engagements.
• Review filings, ensure regulatory compliance, and minimize client tax burden.
• Mentor and supervise Tax Seniors and Associates; develop the team.

Skills

Communication

Delegation

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Client relationships

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Tax research databases

Tax compliance software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Tax Manager, Alternative Investments assists in providing tax compliance & consulting services to our Venture Capital, Private Equity, Hedge Fund, and Real Estate clients.

Job Duties:

Tax Compliance

• Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual ("TQM").




• Applies understanding of client's unique set of circumstances, documentation, and/or other requirements mandated by law and prepares required filings (tax returns) using a system of review and documentation to ensure that the client is in full compliance, while keeping the client's tax and reporting burden's as low as possible;


• Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements are collected; identifies and properly communicates missing items to prepare return;


• Utilizes Firm compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax prep process




• Effectively collaborates with Principals, Tax Seniors, and Associates on completion of project (follow‑up with Open items list)


• Delivers high quality federal, state, and international tax compliance services


• Leads complex engagements with a team of tax professionals


• Manages the engagement including billing, collections, and the budget for projects


• Builds and manages client relationships


• Ensures/Documents client work and conclusions in the client tax file

Tax Consulting

• Assists with identifying, developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective tax strategies

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages and mentors teams of Tax Seniors and Associates

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, preferred Master's Degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience, required


• Financial Services industry experience supporting Alternative Investment funds including: Venture Capital, Private Equity, Real Estate, and Hedge Funds, preferred


• Proficiency in the taxation of partnerships, preferred


• Prior supervisory experience required

License/Certifications

• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA") (or the equivalent of one of these designations), required


• Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role beneficial

Software

• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat, preferred


• Experience with tax research databases, preferred


• Proficient in tax compliance process software, preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Superior verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to effectively delegate work as needed


• Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills


• Capacity to work well in a team environment


• Capable of developing and managing a team of tax professionals


• Ability to compose written tax advice


• Capable of effectively developing and maintaining client relationships


• Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients

Salary

• California Range: $112,000 - $150,000


• Colorado Range: $90,000 - $130,000


• Illinois Range: $105,000 - $130,000


• Maryland Range: $113,000 - $120,000


• Massachusetts Range: $120,000 - $127,000


• Minnesota Range: $90,000 - $120,000


• New Jersey Range: $115,000 - $140,000


• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $125,000 - $150,000


• Washington Range: $110,000 - $125,000


• Washington DC Range: $120,000 - $140,000

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets