TAX MANAGER - STATE AND LOCAL PRACTICE

FTS US Inc.•New York, NY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The SALT Tax Manager will focus on state and local tax return review and compliance for private equity, venture and real estate funds. This role involves reviewing the work of and managing tax return compliance groups by assisting with forecasting future compliance work, delegating work effectively, and resolving staffing issues. The Tax Manager will engage in learning and researching current state taxation trends to maintain credibility as a trusted advisor, in addition to developing clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve clients’ state and local tax activities. The SALT Tax Manager will be heavily involved in researching clients’ business operations and building long-lasting relationships. The tax manager will be expected to work well with a motivated team of professionals and build effective long-term relationships with clients.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Approximately 5+ years of PE state tax-related work experience.
CPA certification, Enrolled Agent, or JD.
A minimum of 3 years of Alternative Investment Fund tax experience or equivalent experience in business or the financial services industry.
Familiarity with the financial services industry gained through direct involvement with managed investment vehicles and the state and local taxation thereof.
Knowledge of foreign reporting requirements.
Broad exposure to federal income taxation and some exposure to state and local tax.
Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in tax or law is highly desirable.
Big 4 experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Focus on state and local tax return review and compliance for private equity, venture and real estate funds.
Participate in reviewing the work of and managing tax return compliance groups.
Assist with forecasting future compliance work.
Delegate work effectively.
Resolve staffing issues.
Engage in learning and researching current state taxation trends.
Develop clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve clients’ state and local tax activities.
Research clients’ business operations.
Build long-lasting relationships with clients.
Work well with a motivated team of professionals.