Vice President of Tax

Atlas Search; Illinois; On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform in Illinois is looking for a senior fund tax professional for a VP-level role. You will oversee compliance processes, engage in deal structuring, and manage relationships with external tax providers. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, preferably from a Big 4 firm, and a strong understanding of private equity structures. This hands-on role offers an opportunity to build and refine tax processes within a growing platform.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience, ideally Big 4 + fund/partnership tax exposure.
• Strong understanding of private equity structures and LP allocations.
• Experience managing teams and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund tax compliance across a complex, multi-entity structure.
• Manage relationships with external tax providers and review returns/K-1s.
• Lead taxable income forecasting and LP reporting.
• Partner closely with deal teams, legal, and investor relations on tax-related matters.
• Get involved in structuring, acquisitions, and strategic tax planning.
• Manage and develop a team internally.

Skills

Fund tax compliance oversight

Relationship management with external tax providers

Taxable income forecasting

Team management

Strategic tax planning

Job description

Working on a senior fund tax role with a large, well-capitalized investment platform that partners closely with founders, families, and long-term investors. This is a VP-level seat supporting a flagship strategy, with real ownership over the tax function and team.

It’s a hands‑on leadership role - you’re overseeing the compliance process end‑to‑end while also getting pulled into structuring, deal activity, and broader tax strategy. The platform is growing, so there’s a real opportunity to build and refine processes rather than just maintain them.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee fund tax compliance across a complex, multi-entity structure (U.S. + international)
• Manage relationships with external tax providers and review returns / K-1s
• Lead taxable income forecasting and LP reporting
• Partner closely with deal teams, legal, and investor relations on tax-related matters
• Get involved in structuring, acquisitions, and strategic tax planning
• Manage and develop a team internally

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience, ideally Big 4 + fund / partnership tax exposure
• Strong understanding of private equity structures and LP allocations
• Experience managing teams and external advisors