Tax Manager

Tax Manager Private Equity El Segundo CA

CPA Required Big 4 Background Strongly Preferred

If youre a tax professional who likes toown the full tax picture not just a slice of it this is the kind of role that doesnt open up often.

Were partnering with a well-established growth-orientedprivate equity firmseeking aTax Managerto step in as the go-to tax leader for a complex investment platform. This role sits close to senior leadership offers broad visibility across funds and investments and is ideal for someone ready to move beyond pure compliance into a more strategic hands-on seat.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Trueeverything tax ownershipacross funds entities and investors
• Direct partnership with senior finance leadership
• Exposure to domestic international and investor-level tax matters
• Opportunity to streamline processes and modernize tax operations
• Ideal next step for aBig 4 CPA moving into private equity

What Youll Be Responsible For:

Tax Compliance & Oversight

• Lead all U.S. federal state local and international tax compliance across funds investment vehicles holding entities and the management company
• Coordinate closely with external tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely filings
• Oversee the full cycle of partnership tax reporting including investor K-1s and related filings

Private Equity & Investor Tax Matters

• Manage portfolio company K-1 collection and investor reporting
• Oversee FATCA compliance FBARs 1042s 1099s and related filings
• Review withholding documentation for non-U.S. investors and ensure proper tax treatment on distributions
• Support non-U.S. tax reporting and foreign investor compliance

Estimates Allocations & Reporting

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax estimates
• Maintain tax basis calculations allocation schedules and distribution waterfalls
• Support holding company financial statements from a tax perspective
• Track PTP-related requirements and reporting

Process Improvement & Partnership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for tax service providers
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows automation and documentation
• Support the broader finance team on tax-related initiatives as the platform evolves

What Were Looking For:

• Active CPA license
• 5 years of tax experience ideally a mix ofBig 4 public accounting and private equity and/or investment management
• Strong partnership tax background (pass-through entities required)
• Experience with foreign investors non-U.S. reporting and complex fund structures
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
• Detail-oriented highly organized and comfortable working independently
• Strong communication skills and the discretion to operate in a confidential environment
• Curious mindset with an interest in technology automation and process improvement

This role is a great fit for someone who:

• Enjoys being thetax subject-matter expert not just a reviewer
• Wants broader exposure than traditional public accounting offers
• Thrives in a fast-paced deal-driven environment
• Is ready to step into a visible role with real ownership and influence

If youre a Big 4trained CPA in the South Bay looking to deepen your private equity experience and own the tax function end to end lets talk.

Confidential inquiries welcome. Reach out to to learn more.