Tax Manager, bilingual in Korean

Cesna Recruitment

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Houston, Texas, US on site Until 10/3/2026 6+ years exp First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

Job Summary

Tax Manager is responsible for managing all tax compliance, tax reporting, tax planning, and tax risk management activities for the investment management company and its investment funds. This role works closely with finance, portfolio management, legal, fund administrators, and external tax advisors to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax regulations while identifying tax-efficient strategies for business and investors. This role acts as a critical bridge between US tax authorities, corporate operations, and the overseas parent company's headquarters.

Responsibilities

  • Manage federal, state, local, and international tax compliance for management companies and investment funds.
  • Review partnership, corporate, and individual tax returns prepared by external service providers.
  • Oversee tax filings including Forms 1065, 1120, 1120S, K-1s, and related tax reporting.
  • Prepare and review complex BEAT calculations, Form 8992 (Base Erosion Tax Liability), and other corporate income tax disclosures
  • Tracking, calculating, and ensuring compliance with the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT).
  • Ensure timely filing of all tax returns and estimated tax payments.
  • Monitor tax implications of investment transactions, acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, and financing activities.
  • Advise management on tax consequences of new investments and business initiatives.
  • Prepare and review tax provisions under ASC 740.
  • Support quarterly and annual financial reporting processes.
  • Ensure compliance with IRS, FATCA and other applicable regulations.
  • Support tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
  • Collaborate with portfolio managers, accounting, treasury, legal, and investor relations teams.
  • Improve tax reporting processes and internal controls.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, or related field; CPA certification preferred.
  • 6–10+ years of tax experience in corporate tax compliance and planning.
  • Strong knowledge of Partnership taxation, Investment partnership taxation, ASC 740, IRS regulations, investment fund structures, Investment management industry, FATCA reporting
  • Experience serving investment management, private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, or asset management clients.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Bilingual (English & Korean) is a plus.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance, 401K, PTO, Sick days, company perks

About this role

Summary

Manage tax compliance, reporting, planning, and risk for investment funds and company.

Job title

Tax Manager, bilingual in Korean

Experience level

6+ years

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

investment management

Location requirements

Houston, Texas, United States; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

tax compliancetax planningFATCAASC 740international tax

Preferred skills

bilingual Korean and Englishinvestment industry experienceCPA

Specializations

tax compliancetax planninginternational taxinvestment fundsFATCA
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Houston, TX, USA

On-site City