ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different in what we do, how we work, and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a highly experienced US Tax Senior Manager to take full responsibility for all US tax matters for the US Subsidiaries part of AD Group. This role requires a strong and broad technical background across Federal, State and Local Taxes (including Sales and Use tax, Property tax), US R&D Tax credit and support on reorganizations and M&A transactions.

The US Tax Senior Manager will operate as the Group’s primary US tax expert, managing compliance, ensuring tax integrity across the US business, coordinating with US external advisors, and providing high-quality tax support to Finance, Legal, Operations and the AD Business teams.

Key Responsibilities

US Tax Compliance (Federal, State & Local)

• Oversee and manage Federal tax compliance, including review of returns prepared externally.
• Lead State tax compliance, including nexus reviews, apportionment, combined reporting, and state-specific adjustments.
• Manage Sales & Use Tax compliance and exposure assessments across relevant states.
• Oversee Property Tax filings and the supporting documentation required by state/local authorities.
• Ensure complete and accurate tax data collection and reconciliation from accounting teams.

US Tax Provision & US Audit Support

• Review and challenge the US GAAP tax provision prepared externally.
• Manage interactions with auditors, including responding to queries, preparing supporting documentation, and ensuring provision accuracy.
• Maintain accurate deferred tax balance analysis and support periodic and year-end close processes.

Tax Authority Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for the IRS and any US Tax authorities.
• Address notices, manage audits, and coordinate timely responses and documentation.
• Assess and mitigate potential tax risks, exposures, and contingencies.

US R&D Tax credit 

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to identify, document, and maximize the benefits of the Research & Development (R&D) tax credit for the organization.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product development, to gather necessary information and documentation related to R&D activities, ensuring accurate and thorough credit claims.
• Conduct detailed assessments of projects and activities to determine eligibility for the R&D tax credit, providing guidance on qualifying expenditures and documentation requirements.

Business Support, Structuring & Transactions

• Provide technical guidance on US tax matters arising from business operations, contracts, pricing structures, leases, and intercompany transactions.
• Support the Group on reorganizations, restructuring initiatives, and M&A transactions.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and TP teams to ensure alignment on tax implications of business decisions.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Strengthen US tax controls, documentation, and compliance frameworks.
• Establish standardized processes for US tax data flows and tax authority interactions.
• Review accounting-tax adjustments and ensure accurate mapping of tax accounts within SAP.
• Maintain technical updates on US tax legislative changes and assess impacts on the Group.

External Advisor Management

• Coordinate work performed by external tax advisors
• Review deliverables, challenge assumptions, and ensure cost-effective use of external support.
• Drive consistency and quality of tax filings prepared by third parties.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Professional Background

• 8–12 years of experience in US corporate taxation.
• Strong experience from a Big Four (Manager/Senior Manager level) and/or multinational in-house tax department.
• Proven track record managing Federal and State tax matters.
• Hands-on experience on sales & use tax and nexus considerations.
• Experience preparing or reviewing tax provisions under US GAAP.
• Exposure to US R&D tax credit, reorganizations, M&A, due diligence and integration tax work.

Skills

• Deep knowledge of State and Local Tax (apportionment, nexus, filing methodologies).
• Experience dealing with IRS and state authorities, including audits and notices.
• Solid accounting knowledge and ability to work with large data sets.

• Autonomous and capable of managing end-to-end tax processes with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to resolve complex tax issues.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional communication.
• Ability to work effectively in an international organization not based in the US and interact mainly with tax team located in Europe.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timeliness and accuracy of Federal, State and Local tax filings.
• Quality and completeness of data provided for tax provision.
• Successful management of audits and notices with IRS and State authorities.
• Optimization of US ETR, through optimization initiatives (R&D tax credits or other available incentives)
• Reduction of exposures related to Sales and Use tax, nexus and tax risk areas.
• Effective support on M&A and reorganization projects, including delivery of clear tax analyses.
• Stakeholder satisfaction, including Finance, Legal, Operations and external auditors.
• Cost-efficient use of external advisors with high-quality oversight.
• Compliance with US tax legislative changes and timely implementation of updates.
• Quality and consistency of documentation, controls and governance

budget salary for this role 160,000-185,000

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and recognise that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, as we work towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcomling recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

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