Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Location: Manhasset, NY, 4 days onsite

Salary: $150k-180k base

This is a unique and high-impact opportunity for a seasoned tax professional to manage both a sophisticated Corporate Tax function and the Private Wealth/Family Office tax strategy for a prominent organization. Reporting to senior leadership, the Tax Manager will lead all aspects of domestic and international compliance, strategic planning, and intergenerational wealth transfer. This role is ideal for a proactive, technically deep expert who excels in managing complexity—from global transfer pricing to high-net‑worth estate planning.

• Compliance Leadership: Oversee the preparation and filing of federal, state, and international tax returns for all corporate entities.
• Operational Optimization: Lead tax planning initiatives to optimize the company's effective tax rate, cash flow, and cross‑border cash repatriation strategies.
• International Oversight: Manage global transfer pricing documentation and ensure strict compliance with international tax regulations.
• Strategic Advisory: Act as the internal consultant for senior leadership on the tax implications of new market entries, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Audit & Controls: Coordinate with external advisors and auditors for annual filings; maintain and enhance internal controls over tax reporting.

• Generational Planning: Collaborate with family office and legal advisors to develop tax‑efficient structures for trusts, estates, and philanthropic entities.
• Wealth Transfer: Provide technical input on gift and estate tax planning and generational wealth transfer strategies.
• Investment Vehicles: Oversee compliance and tax efficiency for family‑owned investment vehicles, partnerships, and asset protection initiatives.
• Discretion & Governance: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality while handling sensitive family financial matters and long‑term planning goals.

• Education & Certification: CPA designation or Master's degree with a specialization in Taxation is preferred.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  7‑10 years of progressive tax experience, including a background in Corporate Tax.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience with international tax, transfer pricing regulations, and the nuances of trust and estate taxation.
• Analytical Rigor: Exceptional ability to analyze complex financial data and translate tax legislation into actionable business strategy.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to diverse stakeholders, including senior executives and family members.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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