Private Equity Tax Manager

Seeking a career-defining opportunity where your leadership, strategic vision, and client expertise are recognized and rewarded? Kaufman Rossin might be just the place for you. 

As one of the top accounting firms in the country, our foundation is “people first.” In the words of James Kaufman, “we prioritize our people, their development, and their well-being. Our values are translated into action every day.” 

Kaufman Rossin is a privately owned, independent public accounting firm, which means we are not beholden to outside investors or private equity influence. This independence allows us to prioritize long-term client relationships, maintain objectivity in our advisory approach, and make strategic decisions that benefit our people and clients, not external stakeholders. Our structure fosters agility, entrepreneurial thinking, and a collaborative culture where leadership is accessible, and innovation is encouraged. 

Celebrated as the Best Place to Work in South Florida over a dozen times, Kaufman Rossin has grown to over 700 employees, with offices spanning the tri-county area, including sister entities Kaufman Rossin Wealth and Kaufman Rossin Alternative Investment Services. 

Kaufman Rossin is seeking a Private Equity Tax Manager to support complex tax compliance and planning for private equity funds, investment partnerships, and other alternative investment structures. This role will oversee partnership tax compliance, investor reporting, and technical tax matters for complex fund structures. 

• Manage the preparation and review of complex federal, state, and local partnership tax returns 

• Oversee Form 1065, Schedule K-1s, state filings, extensions, and estimated tax calculations 

• Review of tax workpapers, book-to-tax reconciliations, capital accounts, tax basis schedules, and investor allocations 

• Oversee compliance of complex fund structures, including tiered partnerships, blockers, management companies, and investment entities 

• Research and resolve complex partnership tax issues 

• Work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality deliverables 

• 7+ years of relevant tax experience 

• Master’s degree in Taxation or CPA licensure 

• Strong experience with private equity funds, investment partnerships, real estate funds, or other alternative investment structures 

• Strong knowledge of federal partnership taxation 

• Experience reviewing partnership tax returns and related investor reporting 

• Ability to independently research and resolve complex tax matters 

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to exceptional client service 

• Experience working with private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate funds, or family offices 

• Experience with tiered partnership structures and complex waterfall and allocation methodologies 

• Experience with state and local taxation of investment partnerships 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced client service environment 

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with clients, team members, and firm leadership