Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager

Sixth Street Opportunities Partners, L.P.•Dallas, TX

11h

About The Position

The Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager will join Sixth Street’s Tax Compliance and Reporting Team, based in Dallas. The team is responsible for global tax compliance and reporting obligations across Sixth Street funds and business. The role manages annual and quarterly tax reporting processes in coordination with external service providers, third-party administrators, and Sixth Street’s Core platform. The manager oversees investor tax reporting, global tax filings and transparency requirements; works with internal teams and outside providers on tax data collection, returns, reporting, and filings; and collaborates with Accounting and Operations on tax-related cash management and financial reporting. The role also supports financial statement disclosures and uncertain tax position analysis, responds to investor and tax authority inquiries, assists with examinations, and monitors tax law changes affecting current and future funds. The successful candidate will help develop tax policies and platform positions, deliver training, and identify and implement AI and other technology improvements to tax reporting workflows. The position also includes contributing to the reputation of Sixth Street Tax Reporting through peer forums and panels. Sixth Street describes its culture as collaborative, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented, with an emphasis on integrity, strong problem-solving, and the principle that the best idea wins.

Requirements

Licensed certified public accountant (CPA) or licensed attorney.
At least 5 years of U.S. tax experience, with specific focus and understanding of partnership taxation and reporting, especially alternative investment fund reporting.
Solid understanding of alternative investment funds and the broader commercial arrangements among stakeholders in such funds.
Self-starter who requires little direction.
Ability to multitask and maintain composure in a high-volume environment.
Strong sense of urgency and ability to execute quickly and efficiently with attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Team leadership and development experience.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making and in managing and syndicating tax risks.
Structured problem-solving skills, including synthesizing complex information from varied sources into implementable recommendations and solutions.
Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
Strong prioritization and project management skills.
Comfort working in a high-growth, iterative environment.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, processes, and deadlines.
Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented approach; strong problem-solving ability, tax technical acumen, commercial and results orientation, influencing skills, integrity, and strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

Manage external tax service providers to produce accurate, timely, thorough, and consistent annual and estimated investor Schedules K-1.
Monitor adherence to global tax filings, including federal, foreign, state, and local fund and platform returns.
Understand and document tax obligations for income taxes, sales and use taxes, VAT, payroll, property, and other assessments.
Coordinate with Sixth Street professionals and external service providers on financial data collection, tax return and reporting processes, external delivery, and filing.
Oversee compliance with FATCA and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) transparency initiatives.
Collaborate with Accounting and Operations on tax-related cash management, including tax liabilities, estimated payments, and withholding.
Educate external administrators and Accounting teams on tax matters to support accurate financial reporting.
Develop and conduct regular subject-matter training for Sixth Street’s Core platform.
Assist with financial statement reporting obligations and disclosures under ASC 740, including analysis and documentation of uncertain tax positions.
Assist with investor requests and inquiries.
Ensure tax authority communications are addressed appropriately and promptly.
Assist with tax authority examinations, as applicable.
Monitor changes in U.S. and non-U.S. tax reporting laws, rules, and regulations, and help assess their potential impact on Sixth Street’s tax reporting requirements.
Identify, evaluate, and implement AI and other technology advancements to improve tax reporting workflows, data accuracy, and scalable efficiency while reducing manual processes.
Continue developing policies and platform tax positions.
Expand the brand and reputation of Sixth Street Tax Reporting through peer forums and panels.