About the Company:

Our client is a $40 billion asset manager with investments strategies that include credit investments, long/short equity, merger and risk arbitrage, real estate investments, and direct investments. The Tax Accountant will be responsible for all facets of the tax accounting function.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of hedge fund, private equity fund, real estate fund and SPV tax work papers and tax returns, respectively
• Preparation and review of estimated tax calculations
• Preparation and review of investor tax documents and reports
• Relationship management with outside accounting, tax, and law firms
• Research and analysis relating to investor tax questions and providing appropriate responses
• Coordination with other departments as well as outside audit firm with respect to audited financial statements, including ASC 740 analysis
• Research and analysis relating to tax law changes that impact the asset management industry

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• CPA preferred
• 3-4 years of tax accounting experience in the hedge fund/private equity industry
• Experience with and significant knowledge of hedge fund specific tax issues
• Experience with the preparation and review of tax work papers as well as federal and state tax returns

Salary Range: 

$175,000-$190,000