Tax Manager Or Senior Manager, Hedge Funds

Overview

Cohen & Company

Certified Public Accountants

 

We are very excited about our opportunities and are seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to client service to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Overseehedge fund tax compliance engagements for clients with appropriate consideration of risk, operational, and tax technical issues
• Research of tax legislation and explaining the impact to asset management clients is required as part of your contribution to tax consulting projects
• Operate in a dynamic environment, coach junior staff members, and share your knowledge and experience with the entire team
• Coordinate multiple engagement teams' schedules and deadlines
• Manage deadlines and client expectations 
• Handle billing/WIP management 

Qualifications

Skills and attributes for success:

• Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Proficiency in partnership allocations and an understanding of private equity carry waterfalls
• A practical understanding of international tax concepts such as PFICs, CFCs, and other reporting information (Form 1065, Form 1042, Form 1120F, Form 5471, etc.) 
• Proficiency in juggling multiple priorities while managing internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness and ability to learn new concepts with minimal guidance
• Enthusiasm for coaching and developing team members

 

Requirements:

• CPA or JD required
• 5+ years of progressive experience at a public accounting firm
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Strong external and internal communication required, due to client facing role and importance
• of strong partnership with internal engagement teams
• Understanding of Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe, etc. required
• Initiative to learn, ask questions, operate in a fast-paced environment, challenge the status quo
• Develop strong relationships internally, and flexibility are required and keys to success
• Extensive experience in preparing and reviewing partnership tax returns and Schedules K-1 and K-3
• Extensive experience with computing taxable income and partnership allocations for private funds
• Knowledge of wash sales, straddles, carried interest and incentive allocations
• In-depth knowledge of distribution waterfall

Estimated Salary Range: $80,000 - $200,000**Salaries offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Company, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more! 

 

About Cohen & Company

 

Named one of America's Best Tax and Accounting Firms by Forbes and one of the Best of the Best Firms by INSIDE Public Accounting, Cohen & Company offers assurance, tax and advisory services to clients throughout the U.S. and worldwide. The firm serves a broad range of clients, from privately held companies and their owners; to public and private funds, advisers and fund service providers within the investment industry; to Fortune 1000 multinational enterprises. Founded in 1977, Cohen & Company has more than 750 dedicated professionals across the U.S. and 11 offices in Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Through affiliated entities the firm also has an international presence in the Cayman Islands and Ireland. Learn more at cohencpa.com. 

 

Locations:

• Chicago, IL; Buffalo, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Hunt Valley, MD; Detroit, MI; Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Milwaukee, WI

 

Learn more about us:

• Cohen & Company: www.cohencpa.com

• Careers: www.cohencpa.jobs

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.

 

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME