Senior Manager or Director of Income Tax

Description

About Advantage Capital 

Founded in 1992, Advantage Capital has endeavored to generate competitive investment returns while fulfilling our mission of bringing businesses and jobs to markets that historically lack access to investment capital. We have levered $3.3 billion in capital raised in connection with federal new markets tax credits and companion state tax credit incentive programs to invest approximately $4.3 billion in more than 1,000 small businesses in 39 states and the District of Columbia. In total, Advantage investments have supported more than 70,000 quality jobs. We expanded our syndication platform in 2015 to the affordable housing space and in 2018 launched our renewable energy business line, experiencing rapid growth.

We are looking for a capable and motivated tax professional to join our growing tax team at Advantage Capital. This is a hands-on role that can flex in scope depending on your experience level, with meaningful opportunities for professional development and leadership. In this role, you will be a key member of the tax team responsible for income tax compliance, tax planning and ensuring the company's adherence to applicable tax laws and regulations. This position requires a deep understanding of tax and accounting principles, excellent managerial abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external advisors. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining accurate and timely tax filings while minimizing taxes for our partners. This role will provide exposure to a broad base of income tax issues (primarily focused on partnership & individual taxation) with the opportunity for future advancement based on demonstrated abilities.

Core Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance and Reporting: Oversee and manage internal and outsourced preparation of complex federal and state partnership income tax returns and workpapers. Ensure the accurate and timely submission of all tax filings.
• Tax Planning and Optimization: Collaborate with tax team, fund structuring team and external tax advisors to identify tax-saving opportunities and implement strategies that minimize taxes while maintaining compliance. 
• Tax Advice: Provide for internal individual equity partners. 
• Estimated Taxes: Annually compute taxable income estimates for investor level entities. 
•  Risk Management: Identify potential tax risks and implement strategies to minimize exposure. 
• Tax Research: Stay abreast of changes in tax laws, regulations, and tax compliance requirements.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related degree. A master’s degree and/or CPA designation preferred. 
• Minimum of 8 years of income tax experience required. Some experience with partnership taxation preferred. Public accounting tax experience highly desired. 
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local income tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements. 
• Strong leadership and management skills. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with ONESOURCE tax preparation software a plus.

Perks at Advantage Capital 

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Employee assistance program 
• Employee stock program 
• Paid personal & vacation time 
• Life insurance, disability, and long-term care 
• HRA and HSA with annual company deposit 
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Training & development opportunities 
• Paid parental leave 
• Community service opportunities