Senior Tax Manager (San Francisco)
LHH, San Francisco, CA, United States
LHH is partnering with a well‑established private equity firm to hire a Senior Tax Manager to take a leadership role across fund, GP, and management company tax matters. This is a high‑impact opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys being close to the deal, partnering with investment teams, and owning complex partnership tax issues end‑to‑end.
This role offers meaningful exposure to fund structuring, transactions, investor reporting, and senior leadership, making it ideal for someone ready to step into a broader, more strategic seat within private equity.
Compensation Range:
$180,000–$220,000
Work Model:
Hybrid | San Francisco Bay Area What You’ll Be Doing: Lead U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance for private equity funds, GP entities, SPVs, and management companies. Oversee preparation and review of partnership tax returns and investor K‑1s, including §704(b) allocations, capital accounts, waterfalls, and tax distribution calculations. Manage and oversee external tax advisors to ensure high‑quality, timely filings and reporting. Serve as a key tax partner to investment, finance, and legal teams on acquisitions, exits, recapitalizations, and fund restructurings. Review tax implications of cash distributions, carried interest allocations, and GP economics. Provide technical guidance on partnership tax matters, including inside/outside basis, §704(c), §743(b) adjustments, and multi‑state considerations. Support management company tax matters, including compensation‑related items and partner tax reporting. Manage foreign partner tax compliance and reporting, including withholding, FATCA, W‑8 review, and related filings. Respond to LP tax inquiries and support investor communications as needed. Stay current on tax law developments impacting private equity and proactively advise leadership on implications. What We’re Looking For: 8–12+ years of progressive tax experience within private equity, investment management, or public accounting with a strong funds practice. Deep expertise in U.S. partnership taxation and private equity fund structures. CPA required; Master’s in Taxation strongly preferred. Prior Big 4 or large public accounting firm experience a plus. Experience managing external advisors and owning tax processes end‑to‑end. Strong communicator who is comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders. Detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, deal‑driven environment.
Why This Role: High visibility with investment and leadership teams Real ownership over funds and tax strategy Blend of technical depth and strategic exposure Strong work‑life balance relative to public accounting Room for growth
Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision HSA Generous PTO, holidays & sick time 401(k) with company match Bonus opportunity Paid parental leave Life & disability insurance Tuition assistance
Interested in leading a critical function at a company that values your expertise? Apply today or connect with LHH to learn more about this opportunity.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity – please apply today! If you are curious what else is available, please review the LHH website
Compensation Range:
$180,000–$220,000
Work Model:
Hybrid | San Francisco Bay Area What You’ll Be Doing: Lead U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance for private equity funds, GP entities, SPVs, and management companies. Oversee preparation and review of partnership tax returns and investor K‑1s, including §704(b) allocations, capital accounts, waterfalls, and tax distribution calculations. Manage and oversee external tax advisors to ensure high‑quality, timely filings and reporting. Serve as a key tax partner to investment, finance, and legal teams on acquisitions, exits, recapitalizations, and fund restructurings. Review tax implications of cash distributions, carried interest allocations, and GP economics. Provide technical guidance on partnership tax matters, including inside/outside basis, §704(c), §743(b) adjustments, and multi‑state considerations. Support management company tax matters, including compensation‑related items and partner tax reporting. Manage foreign partner tax compliance and reporting, including withholding, FATCA, W‑8 review, and related filings. Respond to LP tax inquiries and support investor communications as needed. Stay current on tax law developments impacting private equity and proactively advise leadership on implications. What We’re Looking For: 8–12+ years of progressive tax experience within private equity, investment management, or public accounting with a strong funds practice. Deep expertise in U.S. partnership taxation and private equity fund structures. CPA required; Master’s in Taxation strongly preferred. Prior Big 4 or large public accounting firm experience a plus. Experience managing external advisors and owning tax processes end‑to‑end. Strong communicator who is comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders. Detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, deal‑driven environment.
Why This Role: High visibility with investment and leadership teams Real ownership over funds and tax strategy Blend of technical depth and strategic exposure Strong work‑life balance relative to public accounting Room for growth
Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision HSA Generous PTO, holidays & sick time 401(k) with company match Bonus opportunity Paid parental leave Life & disability insurance Tuition assistance
Interested in leading a critical function at a company that values your expertise? Apply today or connect with LHH to learn more about this opportunity.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity – please apply today! If you are curious what else is available, please review the LHH website