VP of Tax Management

Overview

The organization is seeking a VP of Tax Management to lead the day-to-day delivery and review of tax administration services for exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This role reports to the Head of Tax Management and combines hands-on technical review with team leadership, process improvement, and support for a growing fund platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax team’s daily workflow, including assigning and reviewing work, coaching team members, and helping build capacity as the ETF platform grows.
• Oversee preparation and review of federal income tax returns (Form 1120-RIC), excise tax returns (Form 8613), extensions, and supporting workpapers; coordinate filing deadlines and resolve review comments.
• Review fiscal year-end tax provisions, book-to-tax differences, tax character adjustments, ROCSOP analyses, and financial statement tax disclosures; coordinate with fund auditors.
• Oversee excise calculations, dividend and capital gain distribution estimates, and tax reallocation data used for shareholder reporting.
• Guide quarterly Subchapter M diversification and gross-income testing; partner with Fund Administration, portfolio teams, and other stakeholders to address potential compliance issues.
• Serve as a senior contact for client tax questions and participate in prospective client discussions when needed.
• Improve review controls, procedures, technology, and training to ensure tax services remain accurate and scalable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least seven years of investment company or fund tax experience, including substantial hands-on experience with RIC tax returns, excise tax, distributions, and Subchapter M compliance.
• Experience reviewing complex tax work and guiding or supervising tax professionals.
• Ability to research technical issues, exercise sound judgment, and communicate conclusions to clients, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organization and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple funds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with ETF tax operations, including in-kind creations and redemptions and the tax treatment of complex investments.
• CPA or master’s degree in taxation.
• Experience improving tax processes, controls, and systems in a growing fund administration environment.

Location

Prioritizing candidates located within proximity to Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; New York City, NY; and West Palm Beach, FL.