Company Description
Weโre a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.โฏย We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the worldโs top-15 private equity firms.ย
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.ย
Above all, what makes us different is our people.โฏOperating as trusted partners to our clients,โฏwe deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.โฏ
Weโre driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.ย
Job Description
You will be working directly with leading hedge fund and private equity firms in the alternative asset industryย under the guidance and direction from the Tax Director. You will be providing the following for clients in theย alternative asset industry:
What youโll do
- Youโll prepare and file federal, state, and local partnership tax returns, extensions, and quarterly estimates, along with foreign filings (5471, 8865, 8858, 8621, 926).
- Youโll manage compliance tasks including 1099/1042 reporting, FBAR filings, FATCA (8966), and tax certification forms (Wโ8s/Wโ9s).
- Youโll handle entity elections by preparing 8832s, calculating tax basis for partnership interests and PFICs, and performing quarterly REIT testing.
- Youโll collaborate with clients by maintaining strong relationships, communicating engagement status, and resolving notices with federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
- Youโll apply tax expertise through multiโstate income tax planning, performing tax research to support positions, and ensuring accurate, timely compliance.
What we offer
- IQ-EQ offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance.ย
- Employees receive generous paid time off, including 4 weeks ofย PTO that increases over time, sick time and paid holidays, and financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with a company match (subject to eligibility).
- Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans.ย
- Additional benefits include paid parental leave and a hybrid work schedule, promoting both personal and professional fulfillment.
- The salary for this position will be dependent on experience and location ($89,000 - $100,000).ย
Qualifications
- You have 0โ5 years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience, either in public accounting or at an alternative asset investment firm.
- You hold a bachelorโs degree in Accounting, with CPA or a masterโs in Taxation preferred.
- You demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.
- You bring analytical, technical, and technology skills, with proficiency in basic office software and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- You thrive in a fastโpaced environment, willing to work overtime when needed to meet deadlines.
Additional Information
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders โ including our employees, clients, and local communities โ while also reducing our impact on our natural environment. ย
There is always more we can, and should do, to improve โ whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. Weโre committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.ย
Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employeesโ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. ย Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.ย
Weโre committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clientsโ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. Weโre emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning. ย