Vice President - Tax Accounting

StepStone Group•San Diego, CA

1d•$162,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world’s investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed. Position Overview StepStone is seeking a Tax Manager/Vice President to join the Tax team. This role will support the day-to-day tax accounting and compliance of the Company’s public entity while providing broad exposure across multiple areas of the global tax functions. This is a rare opportunity to expand your technical expertise and gain hands-on experience across complex tax matters, including Up-C provisions, international tax, transfer pricing, and Pillar Two compliance. The successful candidate will partner closely with the Managing Director of Tax Accounting and Reporting, external advisors, and cross-functional teams to drive high-impact initiatives, implement scalable processes, and deepen technical knowledge in a dynamic, growing organization. This role reports directly to the Managing Director of Tax Accounting and Reporting.

Requirements

CPA preferred
Must possess a four-year college degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Other Business Degree
Six to ten years of Tax Accounting experience is required, with a preference for experience working with an Up-C structure
Big Four experience a plus
Strong Microsoft Excel experience
Ambitious, self-motivated, and comfortable tackling complex technical and strategic challenges
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong analytical and technical skills with high attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to explain complex tax matters to non-technical stakeholders
Collaborative and adaptable, with a solutions-oriented approach
High initiative, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives
Strong organizational skills and the ability to build scalable processes as the business grows

Responsibilities

Lead the quarterly and annual tax provision process, managing external service providers, responding to inquiries, and reviewing results. Ensure all 10-Q and 10-K tax disclosures are accurately prepared in coordination with vendors.
Assist in preparing tax provisions for foreign jurisdictions, working closely with external advisors to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Prepare SOX-compliant workpapers for each provision cycle and support internal controls.
Support audit requests from internal and external auditors for the quarterly and annual close.
Manage external service providers for the annual federal and state tax compliance process, including review of vendor-prepared returns, tax estimates, and informational filings.
Assist in calculating tax apportionment for the public Company.
Respond to notices from federal, state, and foreign taxing authorities in collaboration with internal and external teams.
Support the creation, tracking, and dissolution of fund entities as needed.
Review international income tax returns and support compliance requirements across global locations.
Assist with Transfer Pricing, Country-by-Country reporting, Pillar Two, and other OECD initiatives with the assistance of external providers.
Monitor emerging tax legislation, including Pillar Two and OECD guidance, and assess its impact on the Company.
Assist in managing the TRA process for exchanges, including withholding calculations, tax statements, payments, and distribution of investor communications.
Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Treasury teams to align on tax positions, reporting, and transactional matters.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and implement scalable solutions across the tax function.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Head of Tax and Managing Director.