Director, Corporate Tax (Partnership)

Bridgewater Associates LP•Westport, CT

1d•$260,000 - $360,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bridgewater Associates is seeking a determined and agile Tax Director to join its Tax Department. This role involves handling tax compliance and reporting, supporting company transactions and initiatives, and driving process improvements. The Tax Director will manage tax compliance projects, serve as a subject matter expert on partnership tax provisions, and collaborate with professionals across the firm to ensure Bridgewater meets its goals. The position is ideal for someone passionate about professional and personal evolution.

Requirements

7-12 years of tax compliance experience with pass-throughs, partnerships, and corporations at the federal, state and local levels
The highest level of integrity and respect for confidential information
Strong verbal, written communication, organization skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast paced environments
Ability to communicate complex tax matters to non-technical audiences
Proficiency with MS Office, including advanced Excel skills
Bachelor’s Degree required

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or JD preferred

Responsibilities

Managing federal, state, and local tax compliance and reporting for the firm’s operating partnership structure and other affiliated entities
Providing technical expertise, knowledge, and research to address complex partnership tax issues
Applying Section 704(b)/(c) allocation principles and maintaining partner capital accounts
Knowledge of Section 754 elections and related Section 743(b) and 734(b) basis adjustments
Advising on the tax treatment of partner-related transactions, including allocations, redemptions, and transfers
Driving tax compliance processes by partnering with the tax team and other stakeholders
Preparing and reviewing tax workpapers and reconciliations, including gathering and validating the underlying financial information and tax adjustments
Collaborating with third party return preparers and advisors to support tax reporting positions
Designing and facilitating tax process improvement projects