Tax Manager

Advantage Capital•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Advantage Capital is seeking an experienced and motivated tax professional to join our growing tax team. This role is designed for a hands-on Tax Manager who wants to grow into a senior leadership position by mastering Advantage Capital’s unique investment, tax credit, and partnership platform over time. In this role, you will be a key member of the tax team responsible for income tax compliance, tax planning and ensuring the company's adherence to applicable tax laws and regulations. This position requires a deep understanding of tax and accounting principles, excellent managerial abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external advisors. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining accurate and timely tax filings while minimizing taxes for our partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related degree.
Minimum 5 years of income tax experience required. Some experience with partnership taxation preferred.
In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local income tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Willingness to take on a broad range of responsibilities, work collaboratively in a team environment, and contribute as needed to ensure deadlines and objectives are met.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree and/or CPA designation preferred.
Public accounting tax experience highly desired.
Familiarity with ONESOURCE tax preparation software a plus.

Responsibilities

Tax Compliance and Reporting: Actively participate in the preparation and review of complex federal and state partnership income tax returns and related workpapers. Coordinate with internal teams and external service providers to ensure the accurate and timely submission of all tax filings.
Tax Research: Monitor and evaluate federal and state tax law developments. Perform technical tax research, document conclusions, and translate findings into practical guidance to support compliance, planning, and reporting decisions.
Tax Planning and Optimization: Collaborate with tax team, fund structuring team, and external tax advisors to identify tax-saving opportunities and implement strategies that minimize taxes while maintaining compliance with all applicable tax laws.
Tax Advice: Provide tax-related guidance to internal individual equity partners in coordination with external advisors.
Estimated Taxes: Prepare and review taxable income estimates for investor level entities.
Risk Management: Identify potential tax risks and implement strategies to minimize exposure.