Job Profile Summary

The Man Group tax department is hiring to support Man's growing US business, and to serve as a key source of US tax technical knowledge. The role will primarily focus on the delivery of tax compliance and tax accounting requirements for Man's US business, and developing and maintaining processes necessary for these.  The candidate will work directly with the Group's outsourced service providers and with stakeholders across the business. Due to the diverse nature of the business, and the integrated nature of the Man tax department, the role will provide opportunities to work on advisory projects and to gain exposure to different tax regimes and the tax affairs of Man's investment products.

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing external service providers responsible for Man’s US federal/state/local tax compliance and reporting. Candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely preparation of deliverables, reviewing for accuracy, supporting internal stakeholders to provide any information required by service providers, and assisting in maintaining relationships with those service providers.
• Ownership of any US tax reporting performed in house by the Man tax department, including calculating/ensuring accuracy of any necessary tax payments.
• Working with stakeholders across Man to develop, document, and maintain processes for generate information necessary for tax reporting, and to control tax risk. Candidate will be expected to help drive change and innovation by utilizing AI and other tools, with an emphasis on automation and information standardization.
• Managing strategic tax projects, and keeping senior stakeholders informed of proposed and actual changes in tax law/practice relevant to Man’s US business.
• Forecasting US tax liabilities and tax cash flows for entities within Man’s US business.
• Supporting the preparation of current and deferred income tax provisions under ASC 740 and IAS 12, and interacting with auditors as necessary.
• Providing critical support and technical expertise to internal and external stakeholders on all topics relating to US tax (including personal/employment taxation, state sales and use taxes, other taxes assessed by states and localities), including supporting colleagues across the broader Man tax team (including, as required, Man’s product tax team).
• Managing communication with US tax authorities, drafting responses to correspondence and working with relevant stakeholders to resolve controversies.

Core Competencies

• A strong understanding of US federal tax law, and a good appreciation of the broader US federal, state and local tax implications for a large, complex, foreign owned financial services business.
• A strong understanding of international topics in US federal taxation (e.g. BEAT, CFCs/PFICs, GILTI, ECI, withholding taxes, transfer pricing), familiarly with the US model income tax treaty and its practical application, and the ways in which US tax systems interact with their non-US counterparts.
• Experience preparing federal business tax returns (e.g. 1120, 1065) and accompanying forms/schedules, and their state equivalents.
• A strong understanding of ASC 740 and accounting for income taxes. Experience with IAS 12/IFRS preferred.
• The ability to independently research complex tax issues and effectively communicate key points to non-subject matter experts.
• Experience of tax process improvement and project management.
• Familiarity with the asset management industry and alternative investments, the ways in which an asset manager and its owners are compensated, and the tax implications thereof, is a strong plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to the needs of specific stakeholders.
• The ability to both work independently and with a wide range of stakeholders, as necessary.

About You and The Role 

As a Development & Permitting Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving the expansion of our network - defining how autonomous aerial logistics integrates into the built environment at scale. You are the single-threaded owner of development outcomes from site identification through entitlements, permitting and approvals across multiple metros, often simultaneously and under real deadlines.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership seriously - someone organized, highly detail-oriented, and consistent in follow-through. You are a self-starter who can operate independently, make decisions with incomplete information, and drive outcomes without constant direction. The work will be ambiguous at times; the expectation is that you bring structure and clarity to it.

This role sits at the intersection of site acquisition, real estate development, land use, aviation, and regulatory strategy. You will work closely with government affairs and legal land use to unlock jurisdictions that have never approved infrastructure like ours before. The playbook is being written - and you will help create it. Success requires sound judgment, persistence, and the ability to move projects forward in environments that are ambiguous, slow-moving, or resistant.

You will partner closely with engineering and operations to solve technical and site-specific challenges and ensure projects are executable - not just approvable. You should be comfortable going deep on drawings, constraints, and tradeoffs while still maintaining forward momentum.

This is an in-person position based out of our regional office in metro. Candidates must be local to the area and bring existing, credible relationships with AHJs and permitting authorities. This is not a role where you build your network from scratch.

What You'll Do

• Real Estate Search & Site Development:
• Support site selection, feasibility, and risk assessment end-to-end, ensuring alignment with zoning, land use, and aviation constraints.
• Identify risks early and drive mitigation plans across permitting, environmental, and infrastructure considerations before they impact timelines.
• Partner with engineering to translate site constraints into clear design requirements and ensure permit-ready drawings.
• Land Use Approvals & City Permitting:
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with planners, zoning officials, and building departments to move projects forward efficiently.
• Lead permitting efforts across multiple metros, including navigating novel regulatory pathways for drone operations.
• Partner with government affairs to navigate and, where necessary, help shape regulatory approaches.
• Represent Zipline in public forums (Planning & Zoning, City Council), communicating clearly and effectively to secure approvals.
• Ensure all submittals are complete, accurate, and aligned with jurisdictional requirements - high attention to detail is critical.
• Actively manage permitting timelines by engaging directly with departments, resolving issues, and escalating when appropriate.
• Pre-Construction:
• Support the building permit process from submission through approval, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Work with external consultants to produce high-quality, compliant drawings and documentation.
• Support contractor engagement and scope definition to ensure a smooth transition to the construction team.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  • Collaborate with site acquisition, engineering, regulatory, legal land use and operations teams to ensure alignment across development and execution.
  • Surface risks early and propose practical solutions to keep projects moving.
  • Provide clear input on permitting and policy considerations during site selection and deal review.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Others), Real Estate, Development, or Construction Management.
• 5+ years of experience in Real Estate Development, Permitting, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, and/or Public-Private Project Development, with a track record of delivering projects from concept through approvals.
  • Bonus: Professional Engineering (Civil) License in the State of Texas, Florida, Arizona, Georgia or California and ability to stamp drawings.
• Strong understanding of zoning laws, building codes, and regulatory processes, with the ability to navigate them independently.
• Proven experience managing entitlements, permitting, and development projects in coordination with real estate and construction teams.
• Proficiency in tools such as Smartsheet and Bluebeam (Revit / AutoCAD a plus), with the ability to review and interpret drawings.
• Ability to work effectively with government officials, permitting agencies, and community stakeholders to secure approvals.
  • Bonus: Experience in aviation, logistics, or other highly regulated infrastructure environments.
• Strong communication skills, including experience presenting in public meetings or similar forums.
• Established local relationships with AHJs and permitting authorities that can be leveraged immediately.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across the state to support expansion efforts.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

What Else You Need to Know   

The Executive Assistant/Office Manager for our Houston office is a dynamic role that partners with a fast-paced collaborative team, leading operational support services and coordinating of facility management. The incumbent of this role works closely with key stakeholders to ensure an exceptional experience for executives, staff and visitors to the Houston office through new and evolving office management initiatives and programs, and also provides executive administrative support to the partners as well as supporting the Houston office team, and others as needed. This is a full-time in-office position. Normal office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities:

Executive Support 

• Responds to complex requests, directs inquiries, takes action, and follows up as appropriate. 
• Coordinates a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Head of the Office, including managing calendars, preparing confidential documents, and ensuring follow-up on all action items. 
• Prepares travel arrangements and expense reports and ensures related travel policies and processes are adhered to.
• Develops presentations, correspondence, meeting minutes, etc.   
• Support of the business development efforts of the Head of the Office and team.
• Populates and maintains Partner contacts within CRM.
• Proactively identifies potential areas of scheduling conflict and recommends solutions to mitigate issues. 
• Provides broad administrative support to partners, including scheduling coordination, travel arrangements, expense reports, reserving meeting space, etc. 
• Supports the efficient and timely distribution of messages on behalf of the leadership team. 
• Keeps executives well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities including follow-up. 
• Communicates directly on behalf of the executives in a professional manner, bridging smooth and clear communications with internal departments and external constituents. 
• Prepares meeting materials, such as executive documents and binders. 
• Prepares initial drafts and preview materials as needed, including PowerPoint decks, speaker notes, and various communications in support of key initiatives.

Operational & Facilities Support 

• Serves as an anchor to the office by consistent presence at reception, greeting guests and accepting deliveries.
• Processes invoices and purchase orders. 
• Ensures appropriate level of support is arranged to facilitate timely submission and resolution of facilities-related requests by FGS staff and/or building management. 
• Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing space allocations, office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement. 
• Assures office equipment and furnishings are in operable order and quantities and services are appropriate to meet the needs of the team. 
• Oversees kitchen supplies, related kitchen maintenance, and ensures snacks and beverages and ordered and stocked. 
• Manages the reception area to ensure effective telephone and mail communications both internally and externally to maintain professional image. 
• Takes ownership of office management tasks, such as organizing storage space and files, supervising vendor relationships, etc. 
• Assists with development and implementation of safety procedures. 
• Assists with the onboarding of new hires. 
• Greets visitors to the office, including high-level executives and prominent guests, in a welcoming and professional manner. 
• Orders staff lunches for team meetings from approved catering list within budget. 
• Acts as liaison to office building management and coordinates day-to-day operations (e.g., distributing building access keys, parking vouchers, clearing office visitors with security desk, etc.)
• Assists as appropriate with firm administrative functions, such as HR, IT, finance and marketing
• Participates as needed in other special projects
• Liaises closely with counterparts in other FGS Global offices

Event Planning 

• Supports local meetings, including executive meetings calendar management, attendance tracking, and content/topic preparation. 
• Secures off-site event venues and coordinates with external vendors as needed. 
• Partners with the firm’s marketing and events team to manage logistics, including catering, invitation lists, and visitor clearance. 
• Coordinates Houston holiday party and summer outing in conjunction with Head of Office.
• Supports Houston team event chairs (Happy Hours, FGS Cares) in implementing events.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of executive assistant and office management experience.
• Commitment to a customer-service-based support philosophy which involves consistently going above and beyond to ensure satisfaction, fostering a positive and responsive environment.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to build strong relationships.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with CRM systems.
• Strong editing, proofreading and grammar skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend documents such as floor plans, safety rules, procedure manuals, etc.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, with a team, and with a high volume of work.

On occasion, this position requires the availability to work outside of normal office hours, including nights and weekends, when business needs arise.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.

About FGS Global:

FGS Global is the world’s leading stakeholder strategy firm, with approximately 1,400 professionals around the world, advising clients in navigating critical issues and reputational challenges. FGS was formed from the combination of Finsbury, The Glover Park Group, Hering Schuppener and Sard Verbinnen & Co to offer board-level and C-suite counsel in all aspects of stakeholder strategy — including corporate reputation, crisis management, and public affairs and is also the leading force in transaction and financial communications worldwide.

FGS offers seamless and integrated support with offices in the following locations: Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Brussels, Calgary, Chicago, Dubai, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, Kingston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, South Florida, The Hague, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington, D.C., and Zurich. The firm is headquartered in New York.

FGS is consistently ranked a Band 1 PR firm for Crisis & Risk Management and for Litigation Support by Chambers and Partners.  For the second year, FGS was ranked #1 Global M&A PR firm by Deal Count and Value in 2024 by Mergermarket.

We are seeking a Missions Coordinator to join our Missions Team. As a Missions Coordinator, you will Shine Hope as you design and deliver high-quality donor, mission, and volunteer experiences across the United States, Latin America, and Africa. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Create, organize, coordinate and implement donor/mission/volunteer experiences in U.S., Latin America and Africa for a variety of external stakeholders including church groups, donors, organizations and volunteers.
• Understand the goals of each internal and external stakeholder and design travel experiences/ projects that meet those goals while aligning with the Buckner strategy.
• Collaborate with Church Engagement and Development teams to cultivate relationships with donors (churches, businesses, organizations, and individuals).
• Lead groups of donors, including high-net-worth individuals, during mission experiences and trip activities, ensuring a friendly, outgoing, and relational approach.
• Make real-time decisions to best serve trip participants, demonstrating confidence and empowerment.
• Collaborate with Major Gift Team members to understand and meet trip expectations for high-net-worth donors.
• Adapt mission experiences to meet the unique needs of donors based on the type of trip.
• Serve as liaison between mission experience participants and operations staff.
• Create and manage budgets for mission experiences, projects and travel.
• Use project management (PM) techniques and operate the PM system to track all phases of a donor and mission experience.
• Use the CRM system to capture and communicate relevant information.
• Travel as needed to lead mission experiences to international and domestic locations (typically 5+ trips annually. Varies year-to-year).
• Monitor and evaluate trip leaders.
• Liaison to the community; speaks in public on behalf of Buckner.

 What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.)
• A minimum of 3 years prior related work experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, International Development, International Relations, Public Affairs, Community Development, or a related field preferred.
• Requires experience in diverse and international settings. Latin American experience preferred.
• Requires experience in cultivating donor relationships.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of social development and social change theory and practice.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English and Spanish.
• Friendly, outgoing, and relational; comfortable engaging and leading diverse donor groups, including high-net-worth individuals.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to communicate trip details effectively and promptly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including polished grammar and clear writing.
• Knowledge of high-net-worth individuals and their needs.
• Requires ability to provide strategic and logistical planning and facilitate meetings. Requires ability to organize complex tasks and plans and to be detail oriented.
• Requires ability to lead others, foster teamwork, relate well to others and meet people with ease.
• Requires ability to speak clearly and make self-understood effectively in face-to-face interactions; articulate with accuracy to speak on the phone; ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and speak in front of groups.
• Requires ability to hear and receive verbal instructions, answer phones, and communicate with people in situations with some background noise.
• Requires ability to work under pressure and remain flexible as priorities change. Requires ability to work under minimal supervision; must be self-motivated and able to motivate others; ability to exercise excellent professional judgment.
• Requires ability to relate positively, influentially, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety of multi-tiered relationships and settings to include but not limited to clergy, laity, institutional staff/faculty, various organizations, churches of all sizes, cultural identities, board and council members.
• Requires ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Requires excellence in customer service while representing Buckner both internally and externally. They must be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with both constituents and a variety of individuals, groups, and public.
• Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer related tasks with specific equipment and software applications required.
• Excellent presentation and influencing skills.
• Requires recognition that the organization is a faith-based organization operating with a commitment to Christian principles.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

ICON is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Sr. Regulatory Affairs Project Manager, MILCON to advance regulatory acceptance and business development across federal government and national security sectors, including the Department of Defense (DoD) and US national security agencies. Reporting to the Regulatory Program Manager, you'll execute public sector regulatory efforts, build critical relationships with government agencies, and expand the regulatory framework necessary to position ICON's 3D-printed construction technology as the government's construction technology of choice. You'll serve as the primary regulatory contact for government customers, federal agencies, ICON’s customers and support technology product development, directly contributing to establishing a self-supporting public sector business unit. This role is based in Austin, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute public sector regulatory efforts by aligning regulatory pathways with government building codes and standards. Accelerate adoption of concrete 3D-printed construction across federal and state agencies, DoD military construction (MILCON), and intelligence community customers. 
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with federal technical groups —including USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, and other federal regulatory bodies—through presentations, and technical engagement.
• Support business development requests preparing technical proposals, delivering customer technical presentations, and technical demonstrations as needed..
• Serve as the primary regulatory contact for government projects and ICON customers working with federal agencies.. Provide technical guidance, address regulatory questions, and resolve complex approval challenges.
• Lead regulatory acceptance and approval processes to incorporate ICON's technology into government building standards, including the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). Coordinate testing programs, manage agency interactions, and develop technical documentation that meets federal requirements.
• Coordinate regulatory testing and technology validation efforts required for federal market access. Ensure testing programs meet UFC requirements, support approval objectives, and align with project timelines.
• Conduct comprehensive federal code research and analysis to identify regulatory requirements, approval pathways, and potential barriers across UFC, federal building codes, and agency-specific standards. Synthesize findings to inform business development strategy.
• Collaborate with internal technical teams—including testing, materials science, product engineering, and operations—to integrate federal regulatory requirements into product development; ensure validation efforts support approval pathways and resolve technical challenges that impact government acceptance.
• Work with internal teams to resolve post-occupancy technical issues related to ICON's wall systems and building technology on government projects.
• Support development of quality control guidelines and requirements to ensure consistent regulatory compliance with federal requirements.
• Assist Program Manager in developing and influencing federal building codes, UFCs, and government policies that align with ICON's technology capabilities and promote 3D-printed construction adoption across the public sector participate in federal technical committees and working groups related to innovative construction methods.
• Establish and maintain scalable regulatory processes, documentation systems, and security protocols that support federal contracting requirements and enable ICON to successfully compete for and execute government construction projects.
• Provide regular updates to the Regulatory Program Manager and company leadership on progress, regulatory challenges, approval timelines, emerging risks, and critical blockers that may impact business objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience in structural engineering, construction, or regulatory affairs with demonstrated expertise in building code compliance.
• Strong understanding of building codes and standards, including UFC, IBC, IRC, ACI, ASCE, AISC, NDS, and TMS, with proven ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements across federal and military jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience navigating federal regulatory approval processes with government agencies, which includes one or a combination of submission preparation, technical review coordination, and approval facilitation.
• Strong technical knowledge of structural systems and their integration with building enclosures, MEP systems, and construction methods for residential, commercial, and government buildings, with emphasis on concrete and masonry construction.
• Experience working with federal agencies, DoD organizations, or military construction projects with a general understanding of government contracting and acquisition processes.
• Understanding of structural testing methodologies and ability to develop test plans, analyze results, and prepare technical validation reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to present complex technical information to government stakeholders, military officials, and internal teams; technical writing skills with ability to prepare code compliance documentation and regulatory submissions.
• Exceptional relationship-building and networking abilities with demonstrated success establishing trust and credibility with government agencies and federal stakeholders in professional and regulatory environments.
• Self-motivated and highly organized with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to evolving project scopes and requirements in government contracting environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to government facilities, military installations, and federal agencies, as well as occasional OCONUS travel if required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle for site visits and meetings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Secret security clearance or ability to apply for Secret clearance within 6 months of hire.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility to obtain professional licensure within 12 months of hire.
• Graduate degree in structural engineering, construction management, or related technical discipline.
• Experience working on MILCON projects or other government construction with established relationships with USACE, military service branches, or other government agencies.
• Experience with UFC code development, federal standards processes, or participation in government technical committees and working groups.
• Familiarity with 3D printing technologies, additive manufacturing processes, robotics in construction, or other innovative construction methods.
• Experience working in design-build, fast-track, or integrated project delivery environments with compressed approval timelines typical of government projects.
• Understanding of structural testing methodologies, materials science, or construction quality control processes relevant to federal acceptance criteria.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering from first principles, including mechanics of materials, structural analysis, and design fundamentals with the ability to perform structural engineering calculations and analysis as part of product validation and regulatory acceptance.
• Experience with construction quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs for government projects