Vice President Tax

Vice President Tax (Private Credit)

Location: New York, NY (On-site)

Compensation: $175,000 - $225,000 base + bonus

Summary

We are partnering with a leading private credit investment firm to hire a Vice President within their Tax function. This individual will play a key role supporting the firm's growing direct lending and structured credit platform, partnering closely with finance, legal, and investment teams.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee tax compliance and reporting for private credit funds, direct lending vehicles, and related entities, including partnerships, blocker corporations, and offshore structures
• Review and manage federal, state, and local tax returns, estimates, and payments across complex investment structures
• Lead the preparation and review of tax workpapers, allocations (including 704(c) and targeted capital), and investor reporting
• Partner closely with external tax advisors and administrators on filings, audits, and tax provision processes
• Manage tax implications related to new fund launches, deal structuring, and cross-border investments
• Coordinate responses to tax notices and regulatory inquiries across jurisdictions
• Support internal stakeholders on tax planning, structuring, and optimization initiatives
• Assist with investor-related tax matters, including K-1s and ad hoc requests

Qualifications:

• 6-10+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally within asset management, private credit, private equity, or hedge funds
• Strong knowledge of partnership taxation, fund structures, and credit strategies
• Experience working with private credit funds, direct lending vehicles, or similar alternative investment products
• CPA strongly preferred; MST or advanced tax degree is a plus
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner across finance, legal, and investment teams