Senior Tax Counsel

Partners Group

. Lead the Americas tax operations function for private markets investment vehicles and management entities .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeBroomfield • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax operations for private markets investment vehicles, including compliance, reporting, and risk management. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and implementing scalable tax operating models while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

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Investment Fund TaxationASC 740 ComplianceTax Operating Model DesignProject ManagementCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceTax ReportingRisk ManagementTax AccountingValuation AllowancesDeferred TaxesTax ReservesUncertain Tax PositionsInvestor Tax ReportingTax Transformation

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentClear CommunicationPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Tax TechnologyWorkflow ToolsData GovernanceAutomation SolutionsAI-Enabled Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

JDLLM in TaxationCPA

Industry Keywords

Private MarketsBDC TaxationRIC TaxationInvestment FundAsset ManagementPublic AccountingPrivate EquityPrivate CreditInsurance-Dedicated FundsCross-Border Investments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Americas tax operations function for private markets investment vehicles and management entities
Oversee federal, state, local, and applicable international tax compliance and reporting
Establish governance, controls, documentation, review standards, and risk-management procedures
Serve as escalation point for complex operational matters, tax notices, data delays, advisor issues, and deadline risks
Manage external accounting firms, legal counsel, administrators, and tax technology providers
Lead and develop tax professionals
Lead the tax workstream for new products, including private wealth products, regulated funds, BDCs, evergreen vehicles, insurance solutions, and alternative investment structures
Partner with Product Structuring, Legal, Product Management, Finance, Fund Control, and Operations throughout product development
Identify tax risks, dependencies, data requirements, service-provider needs, and implementation considerations during product design
Own tax implementation plans and ensure documentation, reporting, controls, systems, and procedures are in place before launch
Drive cross-functional execution against milestones, responsibilities, and deliverables
Provide technical leadership on tax accounting matters affecting funds, management companies, and regulated investment vehicles
Oversee ASC 740 analyses, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, deferred taxes, tax reserves, and provision-related matters
Support NAV-related tax matters and coordinate with Finance, Fund Control, auditors, and administrators
Serve as subject matter expert in RIC and BDC taxation, Subchapter M, investment fund and partnership taxation, state and local taxation, and investor tax reporting
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and translate technical matters into practical recommendations
Lead audit readiness, technical memorandum development, and responses to auditor or regulatory inquiries
Develop scalable tax operating models, integrated calendars, documented procedures, responsibility matrices, and control standards
Implement workflow, data, technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve quality, transparency, and efficiency
Establish performance reporting for deadlines, quality, capacity, risk, and service-provider performance
Reduce key-person dependency through standardization, knowledge management, succession planning, and cross-training
Apply disciplined project management to complex tax initiatives and product launches

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD, LLM in Taxation, and/or CPA
At least 8 years of relevant experience in investment management, asset management, public accounting, law firm practice, or a combination thereof
Significant experience with investment fund taxation, ASC 740, federal and state compliance, and investor tax reporting
Demonstrated experience leading complex tax operations, reporting, compliance, or transformation functions
Strong process design, project management, and program management capabilities
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving tax, legal, finance, operations, product teams, and external advisors
Ability to exercise sound judgment, prioritize risk, and communicate complex matters clearly to senior stakeholders
Experience with BDCs/RIC taxation, private credit, private equity, insurance-dedicated funds, evergreen structures, or cross-border investments preferred
Experience designing tax operating models and implementing new investment products preferred
Experience managing Big Four accounting firms, external counsel, administrators, and other service providers preferred
Experience with tax technology, workflow tools, data governance, automation, and operational transformation preferred
Experience in a global asset management or private markets organization preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional, international, and high-performing work-environment
Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company
Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage
401k (Roth and pre-tax options) with company-match
25 vacation days, and 13 holidays annually
One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
Company paid life and disability insurance
Education assistance program
Lunch stipend
Performance-based bonus
Equity