Head of Tax

Voleon
Full-time
New York or Remote
$250,000 - $300,000
Posted on 5 months ago

Job Description

Voleon, a technology company applying AI and machine learning to finance, seeks a Head of Tax to strategically craft and implement the firm's tax strategy. This role involves overseeing corporate- and fund-level tax work, research, planning, strategy, and implementation, reporting to the CFO or GC and working closely with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead tax strategy, advisory, and planning
  • Assess tax risks and identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Deliver tax advice to cross-functional teams
  • Participate in tax planning for new products and jurisdictions
  • Oversee relationships with external tax advisors and authorities
  • Conduct tax research on complex issues
  • Evaluate tax implications of market expansion and new products
  • Ensure compliance with tax laws and create monitoring processes
  • Remain current on tax law changes
  • Review and approve tax paperwork

Requirements

  • 15+ years of tax experience in finance or asset management
  • CPA certification required, J.D. a plus
  • Strong understanding of hedge fund tax issues
  • Experience with K-1, K-2, K-3, and 1065 returns
  • Experience with tax form elections
  • Understanding of 871m withholding tax regime preferred
  • International tax experience preferred
  • Bachelor's/advanced degree in Accounting, Taxation, Law, or Finance

Benefits

  • No benefits