US Tax Manager / Senior Manager - Bermuda

Manager / Senior Manager - U.S. Tax | Bermuda

A leading professional services firm in Bermuda is seeking an experienced Manager or Senior Manager to join its U.S. Tax practice. This individual will lead a team responsible for delivering strategic tax planning, compliance, and advisory services, helping clients navigate complex regulations and optimise their tax positions within the investment funds sector.

You will act as a strategic advisor, using their technical expertise, leadership ability, and industry insight to deliver high-quality results. As autonomy increases in the role, they will exercise sound judgment, knowing when to take initiative and when to escalate key matters. By building, developing, and sustaining high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, they will contribute directly to the firm's continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify underlying tax issues and opportunities for clients
• Validate outcomes through open dialogue, sharing perspectives, and acting on feedback
• Guide teams through complex, ambiguous, and challenging situations with composure
• Continue to develop deep technical expertise and stay attuned to industry developments
• Lead open and constructive coaching conversations at all levels
• Make informed decisions to address issues affecting team performance
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards, the firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements
• Build enduring client relationships and identify potential service opportunities
• Oversee project workflow, staffing, budgets, billing, and deliverables

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive U.S. tax compliance and consulting experience within the funds sector
• Strong ability to develop and maintain client relationships, including presenting complex material
• Proven experience leading teams, fostering trust, leveraging diverse viewpoints, and encouraging innovation
• Advanced knowledge of tax compliance technologies and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in accounting/taxation or a law degree
• Minimum of 5 years of U.S. taxation experience within an international accounting firm or in a role focused on U.S. tax issues related to partnerships and corporations
• CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent qualification preferred (relevant experience without these credentials will also be considered)

This opportunity offers the chance to work with top-tier clients in the investment funds industry while contributing to a collaborative and high-performance culture.