Tax Senior Director, Private Equity

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We are seeking an accomplished Senior Director to join our Alternative Investments Tax practice. This individual will play a strategic leadership role in serving private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, and other alternative investment clients. The Senior Director will provide high-level technical expertise, oversee client relationships, drive business growth, and contribute to the strategic direction of the practice.

 Job Responsibilities 

• Oversee the technical review and resolution of complex tax returns and issues for partnerships (Subchapter K focus), corporations, and individuals in the alternative investment sector.

• Advise clients on fund formation, structuring, transactions, and operational tax matters, including cross-border considerations.

• Identify planning opportunities and design innovative tax strategies to optimize outcomes for funds, investors, and portfolio companies.

• Anticipate emerging tax issues and proactively communicate their implications to clients and internal teams.

• Partner with firm leadership to set practice strategy, drive growth initiatives, and expand client relationships within the alternative investment space.

• Lead business development efforts, including cultivating new opportunities and promoting new service offerings to meet evolving market demands.

• Mentor and develop tax professionals, oversee engagement execution, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.

• Manage responses to IRS and regulatory inquiries, audits, and notices while maintaining compliance with evolving tax legislation. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related discipline (Master’s or JD preferred).

• CPA designation (or equivalent credential) required.

• 10+ years of US tax consulting/compliance experience, primarily in public accounting or equivalent advisory environment.

• Extensive experience with alternative investment clients (private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, or other asset managers).

• Minimum of 4+ years in a leadership role, overseeing client relationships and managing high-performing teams.

• Proven ability to drive business development and build long-term client relationships.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

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