Manager/VP, Tax - Private Wealth

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 We are seeking a VP or Tax Manager to join our Tax team with a primary focus on Alternative RIC (Regulated Investment Company) reporting and compliance. This is a hands-on role within a new and growing fund structure, offering an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants broad exposure to alternative fund taxation and the chance to help build something from the ground up. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this person will work alongside our Big 4 advisors and internal teams to execute across RIC compliance, international filings, partnership tax basis tracking, and tax provisions. The right candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to help drive processes forward, contributing meaningfully to how the tax function takes shape as the business grows. Essential Job Functions: Support end-to-end RIC tax reporting and compliance for funds investing in private markets and alternative asset strategies, including monitoring of income tests, asset tests, and distribution requirements under Subchapter M. Coordinate with our Big 4 advisors across all tax engagements, reviewing work product, tracking deliverables, and ensuring deadlines are met under the direction of senior leadership. Assist in the preparation and review of year-end tax provisions under ASC 740, including deferred tax calculations and FIN 48 documentation, working alongside external advisors. Coordinate the preparation and filing of federal, state, and excise tax returns with fund accounting teams and third-party vendors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Manage international tax filing obligations, including Forms 8865 (foreign partnerships), 5471 (foreign corporations), 926 (transfers to foreign corporations), 8621 (PFICs), and FBAR filings, coordinating with advisors and tracking submissions. Receive and analyze Schedule K-1s from fund investments; understand and apply the underlying tax information to fund-level tax basis tracking and compliance reporting. Assist outside providers with K-1 collection, data reconciliation, and tracking of new entities as the fund structure expands. Track and maintain partnership tax basis across fund investments, including basis adjustments, distributions, and related documentation. Perform and review GAAP-to-tax reconciliations; maintain accurate records of book/tax differences and supporting workpapers. Research RIC rules, tax law changes, and emerging guidance affecting alternative fund structures; summarize findings and help develop internal procedures and policy documentation. Help identify opportunities to streamline and formalize tax workflows, contributing to the development of scalable processes as the fund structure grows. Assist in managing IRS and state tax notices and inquiries, coordinating responses with external advisors. Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, Legal, and senior leadership on tax reporting and compliance matters. Respond to ad hoc tax-related inquiries from investors in a timely and professional manner. Maintain records of W-8-BEN and W-9 forms across fund investors and entities; ensure all entities have valid EINs and required tax documentation on file. Assist with additional tax projects and ad hoc requests as directed by management. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation; CPA or MST highly desirable. 8 to 12 years of progressive tax experience in asset management, mutual funds, or alternative investments. Solid expertise in RIC taxation and Subchapter M compliance. Experience with international tax filings, including Forms 886…