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
San Juan Capistrano, California