US Tax Lead

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a US Tax Lead for a contract assignment with one of our premier investment management clients in Dallas, TX. 4 days in office per week.

Responsibilities:

• Lead U.S. and Canadian tax compliance and reporting support for private markets clients across annual cycles, with exposure to additional jurisdictions as required
• Own and manage relationships with external tax preparers and key client stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, timely information flow, and effective issue resolution
• Oversee annual tax filings and investor reporting, including partnership, corporate, and withholding returns, K-1s, tax estimates, and related deliverables
• Execute annual 1099-NEC filings for vendor fees on behalf of clients
• Provide guidance on complex tax matters, including withholding requirements, tax notices, payments, escalations, and tax documentation
• Support tax accounting and provision-related analysis, including ASC 740 matters where applicable, and contribute to tax risk assessment and issue resolution
• Support FATCA and CRS compliance activities, including onboarding and oversight of investor tax records
• Partner closely with Fund Administration, Compliance, Legal, Treasury, and Operations to resolve issues, strengthen controls, and enhance delivery
• Identify and implement process improvements, operating model enhancements, and automation opportunities to support scalability
• Lead, coach, and develop junior team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high standards of execution
• Perform additional duties commensurate with the role and level of responsibility

Required Skills:

• Strong technical expertise in U.S. partnership, corporate, and withholding tax compliance, gained within private markets, fund administration, or financial services
• Experience supporting alternative and international investment structures, with a solid understanding of legal entities and fund and investor reporting requirements
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stream deliverables with strong attention to detail, risk awareness, and sound judgment
• Confident stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging clients, external advisors, and cross-functional internal teams
• Working knowledge of FATCA, CRS, withholding processes, and investor tax documentation, including Forms W-9 and W-8 series
• A continuous-improvement mindset, with the ability to implement scalable solutions and contribute to automation initiatives
• Strong communication, leadership, and people-development capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office;

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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