Tax Director

Gen II Careers•Raleigh, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gen II is seeking Tax Directors to join its growing team. Tax Directors will be actively involved in providing tax compliance services across multiple client engagements. They will work with clients’ partnership agreements and related deliverables, review tax returns and withholding tax documentation, communicate with clients and tax authorities, coordinate with external auditors and reviewers, and lead and develop tax professionals. The role may also involve managing special projects. This position follows a hybrid schedule: U.S. employees work two days per week in the office and three days remotely. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The salary range is $160,000–$180,000, with the actual offer depending on experience, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting and a minimum of 150 credit hours.
At least 8 years of experience in the stated attributes.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
Understanding of U.S. partnership taxation.
CPA certification or equivalent, with an active PTIN.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Strong work ethic.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree such as a Master’s in Taxation, JD, and/or LLM.
Understanding of U.S. international taxation rules associated with ECI, Branch Profits Tax, FDAP, FATCA, and FIRPTA.
Understanding of U.S. corporate taxation.
Private equity work experience.
Tax work experience emphasizing partnership and/or international tax matters.
Proficiency with Thomson Reuters GoSystem.

Responsibilities

Understand client partnership agreements and apply them to deliverables, including creating and reviewing tax-carried interest computations.
Review and oversee validation of Forms W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E, W-8EXP, and W-8IMY to ensure proper administration of treaty claims for reduced U.S. withholding tax.
Provide final sign-off and review of federal and state tax returns and associated workpapers.
Communicate frequently with clients and tax authorities.
Coordinate with external auditors and tax reviewers.
Supervise, train, and evaluate tax personnel at several levels.
Lead, direct, and coach a team of tax professionals at various levels.
Manage special projects when requested.