Tax Senior Manager, Financial Services - Private Equity

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Position Summary:

RSM’s Financial Services practice serves a range of clients in the asset management, capital markets, financial institutions, specialty finance and insurance industries.  On this particular team, you’ll work with clients in the asset management industry with a focus on private equity funds, hedge funds and/or FoF clients utilizing top in-field technology and national resources.  Our team focuses on tax compliance and tax consulting for some of the most complex and well-known funds in the industry. 

As a Tax Senior Manager, you will be responsible for the following job duties, which are centered around three core concepts: Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high-value quality tax advice and seek to expand services to Asset Management clients

• Serve as a mentor to our associates and senior associates, providing real-time project feedback and regular check-ins.

  
  
• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
• Enhance the profitability of the Asset Management practice by streamlining processes and leveraging technology to identify more efficient methods
• Serving as Tax client service coordinator while developing and executing the firm’s client service plan
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of RSM’s tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities
• Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
• Build relationships across lines of business to ensure excellent client service through an integrated service approach
• Manage client needs in conjunction with cross-functional engagement teams across the tax practice (e.g. state & local tax, international tax, tax technology, tax mergers & acquisitions, etc.)
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law

Basic Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in U.S. Federal Tax - Corporate, Partnership, Investment Management - Hedge Funds, Private Equity, and Real Estate Funds
• Knowledge of Forms 1120, 1120-F, 1065, 8865, 5471, and 8858 as well as Schedules K-1, K-3, and/or PFIC statements.
• Enrolled Agent or CPA mandatory.
• Extensive tax compliance & consulting experience serving Asset Management clients
• Prior Big 4 experience a plus, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of fund accounting and general ledger accounting
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and communication skills to be able to articulate conclusions, planning opportunities, and risks identified through the research projects
• Experience with managing projects including scheduling, budgeting, client correspondence and billing, excellent technology (i.e., Microsoft Excel and compliance software), research and writing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters of Accounting, Masters of Taxation or MBA

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.  

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