Tax Manager Private Funds

Tax Manager Private Funds

Multiple Locations Hybrid Work Environment

If youre a Private Funds tax professional who enjoys leading teams advising sophisticated clients and working through complex fund structures this role offers the chance to step into a true leadership positionwithout sacrificing balance visibility or growth.

This opportunity sits within a nationally respected Private Funds tax practice serving hedge funds with exposure to private equity fund-of-funds and real estate vehicles. Youll operate as a trusted advisor to fund managers guide high-performing teams and contribute directly to both client strategy and practice growth.

What Youll Do

Tax Strategy & Compliance

• Lead tax compliance and advisory engagements for hedge funds and other private fund clients

• Review complex partnership and corporate tax returns with emphasis on:

  • Hedge fund structures

  • Investor allocations

  • Income recharacterization

• Advise on advanced technical areas including securities trading mark-to-market accounting fund structuring and management/incentive fee arrangements

• Interpret evolving tax legislation impacting private funds and identify planning opportunities

• Provide guidance on federal state and international tax matters including PFIC CFC and withholding considerations

• Manage multiple engagements while maintaining high standards for quality and client service

Client Leadership

• Serve as the primary client contact owning relationships timelines and deliverables

• Drive engagement planning and execution in collaboration with partners and directors

• Identify and implement tax strategies aligned with client objectives

• Oversee billing budgeting and WIP management

• Build long-term trust-based client relationships through proactive communication

Team & Practice Leadership

• Lead coach and mentor staff and seniors supporting both technical and career development

• Foster a collaborative high-accountability team environment

• Contribute to training mentoring and leadership development initiatives

• Support process improvements and knowledge sharing across the broader Private Funds tax group

• Bring forward-thinking ideas and a continuous-improvement mindset to leadership

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field

• CPA license or active progress toward completion

• 5 years of progressive public accounting experience focused on private fund taxation (hedge private equity or real estate)

• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and engagement teams

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly

• Proven leadership project management and organizational capabilities

• Comfort operating in a fast-paced collaborative environment

Preferred Experience

• Review of complex multi-tier partnership structures

• Fund-level and investor-level allocation expertise

• Knowledge of carried interest incentive allocations and distribution waterfalls

• Ability to spot planning opportunities and contribute meaningfully to strategic client discussions

Locations

• Cleveland Akron Youngstown OH

• Baltimore MD

• Buffalo or New York NY

• Chicago IL

• Denver / Greenwood Village CO

• Detroit or St. Clair Shores MI

• Milwaukee WI

• Philadelphia or Pittsburgh PA
  Hybrid work model

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a leadership role for tax professionals who want influencenot just responsibility. Youll work in a people-first environment that values expertise collaboration and long-term career development while operating in one of the most technically challenging and in-demand areas of tax.

If youre looking to deepen your Private Funds expertise expand your leadership footprint and work with clients who value strategic insightnot just compliancethis role deserves a closer look.