Vice President Tax
Vice President Tax (Private Credit)
Location: New York, NY (On-site)
Compensation: $175,000 - $225,000 base + bonus
Summary
We are partnering with a leading private credit investment firm to hire a Vice President within their Tax function. This individual will play a key role supporting the firm's growing direct lending and structured credit platform, partnering closely with finance, legal, and investment teams.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee tax compliance and reporting for private credit funds, direct lending vehicles, and related entities, including partnerships, blocker corporations, and offshore structures
- Review and manage federal, state, and local tax returns, estimates, and payments across complex investment structures
- Lead the preparation and review of tax workpapers, allocations (including 704(c) and targeted capital), and investor reporting
- Partner closely with external tax advisors and administrators on filings, audits, and tax provision processes
- Manage tax implications related to new fund launches, deal structuring, and cross-border investments
- Coordinate responses to tax notices and regulatory inquiries across jurisdictions
- Support internal stakeholders on tax planning, structuring, and optimization initiatives
- Assist with investor-related tax matters, including K-1s and ad hoc requests
Qualifications:
- 6-10+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally within asset management, private credit, private equity, or hedge funds
- Strong knowledge of partnership taxation, fund structures, and credit strategies
- Experience working with private credit funds, direct lending vehicles, or similar alternative investment products
- CPA strongly preferred; MST or advanced tax degree is a plus
- Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to partner across finance, legal, and investment teams
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