VP Tax

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Vice President of Tax to oversee the full tax process for the firm's management company, investment funds, and SPVs. The role offers autonomy and the chance to build out a function with significant ownership and visibility.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive tax experience, with private funds exposure in private credit or loan-focused strategies, and strong proficiency in cross-border and international tax matters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally with a CPA.
• Private funds experience in private credit, direct lending, or loan-focused strategies.
• Experience with cross-border structures and international tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Own the firm's global tax function across the management company, funds, and SPVs.
• Manage all tax compliance, filings, and reporting (1065s, 1120s, K-1s, FATCA/CRS).
• Oversee external tax advisors and fund administrators.
• Support tax accruals and financial statement disclosures.
• Collaborate with internal teams on transactions and fund launches.
• Conduct tax planning and structuring for onshore and offshore entities.
• Improve processes and technology within the tax function as the platform scales.

Skills

CPA preferred

Tax leadership

Private funds experience

Education

CPA

Job description

Salary:

$150-175k Base + Bonus, ($200-275k total)

Client/Job Summary:

Our client is a global investment firm looking for a VP of Tax to oversee the full tax process for the firm's management company, investment funds, and SPVs. This role offers autonomy and the opportunity to build out a function and work independently.

The ideal candidate has experience with private credit or lending strategies and navigating complex fund structures, carried interest, GP/management company tax issues, investor reporting, K-1s, international tax matters, and tax structuring for new investments and funds. This is a highly visible role with significant ownership and the opportunity to help shape the firm's tax strategy and infrastructure as it grows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the firm's global tax function across the management company, funds, and SPVs.
• Manage all tax compliance, filings, and reporting, including:
  • Partnership and corporate tax returns (1065s, 1120s, etc.)
  • K-1s and investor tax reporting
  • FATCA/CRS reporting
  • Tax elections, FBAR filings, estimated tax payments, and other specialized filings
• Oversee external tax advisors and fund administrators.
• Support tax accruals and financial statement disclosures.
• Partner with internal teams on transactions, fund launches, and investment structuring.
• Conduct tax planning, modeling, and structuring for both onshore and offshore entities.
• Improve processes, controls, and technology within the tax function as the platform continues to scale.

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally with a CPA.
• Private funds experience in private credit, direct lending, or loan-focused strategies.
• Exposure to the unique tax considerations surrounding loan origination, credit products, ECI, fund structuring, and closed-end fund vehicles.
• Someone who can roll up their sleeves, operate independently, and provide thoughtful input on tax strategy, deal structuring, and complex tax issues.
• Experience with cross-border structures, offshore entities, and international tax matters is highly valued.