<p><em>The salary range for this position is 120,000-$150,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Calculate and report Section 1256 gains and losses, including mixed straddle adjustments and mark-to-market entries under Section 475(f).</li><li>Manage and reconcile tax treatment of short-term and long-term capital gains across multiple trading strategies and instruments.</li><li>Prepare and review Schedule K-1s for complex partnership structures, ensuring accurate allocations of income, deductions, and partner capital.</li><li>Perform detailed analysis of investment portfolios for tax characterization and compliance with IRS regulations.</li><li>Monitor tax law changes related to financial instruments and trading activity; provide guidance on implications for clients or firm entities.</li><li>Assist in tax planning, compliance, and strategy implementation for entities making Section 475(f) elections.</li><li>Review and document tax positions, supporting workpapers, and research memos.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>5+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally within a public accounting firm, hedge fund, or financial services environment.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of:</li><li>IRC Section 1256 and mixed straddle regulations</li><li>Section 475(f) mark-to-market elections</li><li>Partnership and hedge fund taxation</li><li>K-1 preparation and review</li><li>Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; familiarity with financial instruments and trade data preferred.</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Strong problem solver with the ability to navigate ambiguity and leverage your resources</li><li>The desire to take ownership of projects and ideas, while being able to identify gaps and other areas of improvement</li><li>The ability to adapt to a dynamic and ever-changing environment – we are in high growth mode and move quickly to achieve business goals</li><li>Ability to work 4X a week in our Chicago office</li></ul><p><em>To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p>

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