Tax, Managed Services (Alternative Assets) at IQ-EQ

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

210000.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tax Consulting, Compliance, Client Relations, Project Management, Business Development, Leadership, Communication, Presentation, Technical Expertise, Alternative Investments, Cross-Border Tax, Fund Formation, Structuring, Team Management, Strategic Solutions

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. Job Description We are seeking an accomplished Director to join our Tax Managed services team. This individual will play a strategic leadership role in serving private equity and alternative investment clients. The Director will provide high-level technical expertise, oversee multiple projects, drive business growth, and maintain impactful executive-level client relations. This role offers the chance to engage directly with clients, providing tailored solutions and serving as a trusted advisor, securing alignment between client goals and our service offerings. What you’ll do You’ll oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality, effectiveness, and alignment with client needs. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor, delivering tailored solutions and guiding clients on fund formation, structuring, transactions, and cross-border tax matters. You’ll anticipate emerging tax issues, communicate their implications proactively, and design innovative strategies to optimize outcomes for funds, investors, and portfolio companies. You’ll manage complex technical reviews, resolving intricate tax returns and issues for partnerships and corporations in private equity and alternative investment sectors. You’ll collaborate with leadership, driving growth initiatives, expanding client relationships, and fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork. What we offer IQ-EQ offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance. Employees receive generous paid time off, including 4 weeks of PTO that increases over time, sick time and paid holidays, and financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with a company match (subject to eligibility). Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans. Additional benefits include paid parental leave and a hybrid work schedule, promoting both personal and professional fulfillment. The salary for this position will be dependent on experience and location ($175,000 - $210,000). Qualifications You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax, with a Master’s or JD preferred, and hold a CPA or equivalent credential. You bring 12+ years of US tax consulting and compliance experience, primarily in public accounting or a similar advisory environment, with deep expertise in alternative investments. You have at least 4 years in a leadership role, managing client relationships, high-performing teams, and driving business development initiatives. You excel in communication, presentation, and leadership, enabling you to build long-term client relationships and deliver strategic solutions. You are willing to travel up to 20%, depending on location, to meet client and business needs. Additional Information Our commitment to you and the environment Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment. There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning. #LI-HYBRID

Responsibilities

The Director will oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality and alignment with client needs while serving as a trusted advisor. This role involves managing complex technical reviews and driving business growth through strong client relationships.