Tax Senior Manager, Direct SALT Funds
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Overview
Job Description
WhatYou’llDo
As aSenior Manager on our State & Local Tax (SALT) team, you will lead complexdirect tax (income/franchise)engagements forinvestment funds, private equity, hedge funds, and asset management clients.You’llserve as a trusted advisor on multi-state tax matters, delivering strategic compliance, consulting, and structuring solutions with a strong emphasis onNew York state taxation and Tri-State tax matters.
Are you an experienced state and local tax professional with deepexpertisein direct (income/franchise) tax and a passion for delivering high-impact consulting and planning solutions? As aSenior Manageron ourSALTteam, you will take ownership of complex state income tax engagements for investment companies, management companies, and other sophisticated client structures. In this role, you will lead strategic SALT consulting and planning initiatives, drive technical analysis from structuring through compliance, and serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader in the direct tax space—while mentoring team members and contributing to practice growth.
SALT Strategy & Compliance
Lead and manage complex state income and franchise tax consulting and compliance engagements, including multi-state apportionment, nexus analysis, and entitystructuring.
Advise onstate tax implications for investment partnerships, funds, andmanagementcompany structures.
Develop and implement state income tax planning strategies, including pass-through entity (PTE) tax elections, credit and incentive analysis, and state-specific filing positions.
Serve as a technical subject matter expert on direct SALT matters, with a particular emphasis onNew York state tax(required).
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across keyjurisdictionsandprovidestrategic guidance to clients and internal teams.
Client Experience
Serve asprimaryrelationship lead for SALT engagements, delivering proactive, high-quality consulting and planning advice.
Build trusted-advisor relationships by understanding clients' operations, structures, and state tax risk areas.
Provide clear, actionable recommendations on complex multi-state issues tailored to each client's business.
Collaborate across service lines—including federal tax, funds, and M&A teams—for seamless, integrated service delivery.
Team Leadership & Practice Growth
Review work of managers, seniors, and staff; provide coaching, feedback, and technical guidance.
Mentor and develop team members to build the next generation of SALT leaders.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
Contribute to business development and help grow the firm's direct SALT practice.
Who You Are
Qualifications
CPA,EAor JD.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
8+ years of progressive SALT experience with a strong focus ondirect (income/franchise) tax—not Sales & Use.
New York state taxexpertise.
Experienceadvisinginvestment companies, funds, or complex entity structures strongly preferred.
Background at a Big 4 or large public accounting firm preferred.
Proven leadership, communication, and client management skills.
Interestin business development and growinga SALTpractice.
Proficiencyin tax research tools and Microsoft Office.
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location
Preferred:New York Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT)
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