Deputy Tax Director

Assistant Tax Director

Dallas, TX – Hybrid (2‑3 days onsite)

Vaco is partnering with a long‑time, PE‑backed asset management client to onboard a highly analytical Assistant Tax Director. This newly created position is designed with a succession plan in mind to eventually step into the role of Tax Director, acting as both a strategic partner to the CFO/COO and a hands‑on manager who can dive into day‑to‑day tax matters when needed.

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

Compensation

Base salary $200‑250K + bonus. The role offers flexible scheduling, a central luxury building location with amenities, and a company‑granted week off between Christmas and New Years.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or political affiliation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through our portal or contact the recruiter listed on the posting. By applying, you agree that Vaco by Highspring is authorized to present you as a candidate for this and other future openings.

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