Deputy Tax Director

Assistant Tax Director Dallas, TX –

Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)

Vaco is partnering with one of our long-time global, PE-backed asset management clients in an effort to onboard a highly analytical Assistant Tax Director to supervise a lean team responsible for managing the companies tax structure, compliance, planning and partnerships.

This is a newly created position designed with a succession plan in mind to eventually take over as Tax Director.

Looking to elevate this role as both a strategic partner to the CFO/COO as well as a working manager that can get in the weeds if needed.

Vaco has placed several folks in the organization this last year and we’ve received great feedback on company culture and leadership.

Company offers flexible scheduling, stability and growth in a very challenging year, central location in a luxury building with tons of amenities, and a company-granted week off between Christmas and New Years.

Compensation: $200-250K + Bonus

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and manage federal, state, and local tax compliance for partnerships and related entities

Review and approve complex partnership returns, K-1s, and supporting work papers

Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors to ensure timely filings and issue resolution

Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess impacts to the organization

Lead the preparation and review of income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740

Ensure accurate calculation of current and deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate analysis

Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure proper tax treatment in financial statements

Manage partnership tax allocations, capital account maintenance, and complex ownership structures

Review and analyze partnership agreements to ensure correct tax reporting and allocations

Support fund-level tax reporting, including investor reporting and coordination with fund administrators

Advise internal stakeholders on tax implications of transactions, restructurings, and new investments Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search, managed services, and strategic staffing solutions for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business.

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